Patients who need to have a tooth removed often worry as much about the tooth replacement as they do about the extraction procedure. Indeed, the decision on a tooth replacement is a significant one. Patients want a prosthetic that looks and feels life-like, as well as...
In the world of oral surgery, the need for cosmetic dentistry is a topic that arises more often than you might think. Though it would seem that cosmetic procedures are reserved for patients who are fighting to turn back the hands of time or achieve...
From the time that your baby is born and well into adulthood, you will be tasked with making some tough decisions in the name of health and safety. As a parent, you certainly want to provide your child with access to great healthcare and that...
The teeth and bones are among the hardest and most durable tissues in our bodies. Yet, they are still vulnerable to trauma and injuries, sometimes requiring the use of protective devices and additional safety practices in order to keep our smiles intact. When it is necessary...
Dental implants have completely changed the way that we view tooth replacement, and it’s been an integral part of an exciting evolution in dentistry. As we learn more and more about the characteristics that make real teeth so effective, we are able to apply those...
The enamel that coats the tops of your teeth should be regarded as one of the most important, non-renewable resources in your mouth. It’s a hard tissue that develops early in your life, and it is not capable of regrowing or replenishing itself once it...
When you are experiencing chronic or periodic jaw pain, the symptoms can be both mysterious and somewhat confusing. You might not be sure whether it’s a problem that dentists are able to address or whether you should consult your family physician instead. As you think...
Sedation dentistry helps an untold number of patients get the dental care that they need. The relaxing medications used in this approach can help patients overcome any anxiety they may feel about their dental procedures. When patients choose sedation dentistry, they receive anti-anxiety medications that help...
Many patients may dismiss a toothache, pop a few aspirin or ibuprofen and wait for some relief. However, this may be a mistake in some cases, when a toothache is really a symptom of a more serious dental problem. A toothache should never be ignored. If...
In years past, tooth loss often accompanied aging, often because patients lacked access to routine dental care or because advanced tooth-saving treatments had not yet been developed. As a result, most patients would eventually get dentures when they got older. Now, dentists and their patients can...