Do you have a lip ring, a tongue piercing, or dermal modification? While these piercings are considered fashionable to many and a harmless form of self-expression, oral piercings can affect dental structures in a negative way. The metal construction of rings and balled piercings can...
Stress has profound effects on the body. During times of stress, emotions like anxiety, fear, and anger take a toll on a person’s health. It is common knowledge that prolonged stress can affect the cardiovascular system as well as immunity to disease but many are...
Like other cosmetic dentistry procedures, dental implants improve oral function and appearance. Since implant dentistry is a relatively new concept, patients tend to have questions about this procedure and how it will affect their daily lives. Dental implants are permanent replacement teeth that replace the...
Aesthetics are of the utmost importance to many patients in need of a tooth replacement after suffering from tooth loss. Accordingly, dental implants appeal to those individuals who prioritize maintaining a smile with a natural appearance. Implants have a number of qualities that help them to...
You may know the dangers gum disease poses for your oral health, but did you realize that impacted wisdom teeth may actually raise your risk of developing the condition? Difficulty with Impacted Teeth and Bacteria It can be difficult to keep these impacted teeth clean due to...
In addition to their detrimental effects on your smile, missing teeth also can compromise your oral health and your general well-being. Missing teeth can knock the rest of the smile out of alignment, as the remaining teeth will naturally shift out of their proper positions to...
After tooth loss, eating food and speaking properly becomes very different. Tooth loss has profound effects on our everyday lives. For example, eating a meal comfortably and confidently can become quite cumbersome with missing teeth. Fortunately, patients have many options for replacing lost teeth. One...
Like the rest of our bodies, our teeth can shows signs of aging, too. Beyond just normal yellowing and staining, some patients’ teeth become worn down with time and require extraction due to disease or damage. To help our patients maintain a youthful appearance and...
A protruding lower jaw can cause many problems for patients. When orthodontic care is not enough, mouth surgery is often necessary to correct a patient’s appearance and oral function. Misaligned jaws are often caused by developmental and congenital abnormalities. When one jaw protrudes out further...
Impacted wisdom teeth can wreak havoc on your oral health and your smile’s appearance, increasing your risk of infection and potentially pushing the surrounding teeth out of position. Impacted wisdom teeth are more likely to develop tumors, cysts or an abscess, and they can also...