Gum disease - especially in its advanced stages - is a major danger to your oral health. During routine checkups, dentists always look for potential signs of gum disease in an effort to curb this pervasive condition’s effect on oral health. When gum (periodontal) disease...
Have you lost one or more teeth? Are your teeth failing? Losing teeth is incredibly distressing but there are a few options that can help you regain oral function and enjoy good quality of life. Most dental professionals prefer dental implants to other tooth replacement...
Patient education is vital to understanding dentistry and how the oral health system works. Many times common habits that seem harmless are actually damaging to oral health. Following are five ways you might be damaging your teeth. # 1 Too Much Sugar Consumption Sugar, of...
While brushing your teeth thoroughly is an essential component of a robust oral hygiene routine, it is possible to overdo it. In fact, when you brush your teeth too hard, you may actually end up damaging your teeth and your gums. In some cases, the...
When the time comes to replace a missing tooth, it’s important to think about how the device will affect the function of your smile in addition to its aesthetics. Dental implants are the only structurally complete treatment for tooth loss. They look, fit and work...
For especially fidgety patients, it can be hard to fathom remaining relatively still throughout an entire oral surgery procedure, like a wisdom tooth extraction or dental implant placement. Fortunately, oral sedation can help such patients overcome this potential obstacle to getting the dental care that...
Has your dentist recommended that you visit an oral surgeon for a tooth extraction because your wisdom teeth are coming in? You might be wondering why wisdom teeth should be removed - especially if you don’t feel discomfort or don’t notice any changes in your...
Practicing proper daily oral hygiene is paramount to establishing a foundation of good oral health. In fact, brushing and flossing do more than just clean your teeth. Flossing and brushing help prevent disease, reduce the amount of harmful oral bacteria in the mouth, and keep...
Many times, patients’ wisdom teeth are removed because the retention of these teeth greatly increases one’s risk for developing painful and problematic oral health conditions such as TMJ dysfunction, chronic infection, periodontal disease, and dental caries. A tooth extraction - especially for wisdom teeth -...
During checkups and cleanings, your dentist likely cautions you against the long-term effects of plaque buildup and the importance of controlling plaque with meticulous oral hygiene. When patients do not practice proper oral hygiene, plaque forms and ultimately builds up along the teeth and gum...