Periodontal disease is the infection and inflammation of the gums that damage the soft tissue at the center of the teeth. If left untreated, the condition can loosen teeth or lead to tooth loss. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...Continue reading →
Selecting the right dentist for your family is an important decision. You and your dentist will be partners in maintaining your family’s oral health. Make sure you choose a dental care provider who can meet the needs of your...Continue reading →
Dentures are a removable, convenient (one of the quicker options for full tooth replacement), beautiful and a natural-looking tooth replacement option, that replaces missing or decayed teeth. The dental profession uses the word partial denture if...Continue reading →
Whether you have lost a tooth due to physical inquiry, trauma, general wear and tear, or extraction due to gum disease or cavities, it should be replaced. You have many options to replace your missing teeth, including full or partial dentures,...Continue reading →
Every milestone with your precious child is exciting, and seeing a new tooth in your baby’s mouth is an important one! Usually, the eruption of a new tooth is straightforward, but as the caregiver of your child, here are some tips that can help...Continue reading →
As we all age, the nerves in our teeth shrink typically and even more so if there is an atypical enamel wear issue that can make teeth more vulnerable to additional dental problems. This is not a normal aging process but unfortunately, is a common...Continue reading →
A toothache can be difficult to deal with, but a lot of children experience this. Toothaches in children can be caused by emerging teeth, tooth decay, broken or chipped teeth, plaque buildup, cavities, swollen gums, tooth grinding, or food that...Continue reading →
While wisdom teeth extraction is a common procedure, it is considered oral surgery that requires time after to rest and recover, so choosing a convenient time of the year is important. Summer is an excellent time to have your wisdom teeth, also...Continue reading →
Tooth decay is damage to the structure, strength, and integrity of a tooth. The outer coating of the tooth can be affected (the enamel), or in addition, the next layer can be involved in the disease process (dentin) or even the internal portion of...Continue reading →
Root canal treatment eliminates bacteria from a damaged and infected tooth pulp (The pulp is the center of the tooth, including the nerve and blood supply.) to save a natural tooth. It clears and seals the canal space from a further tooth...Continue reading →