As the most common dental condition to affect people’s smiles, tooth decay may become a problem at some point throughout your dental health care. If it does, then the good news is that you have a good chance of treating it before it has a chance to become a more serious problem. Treating mild to… Read more »
Month: August 2020
Understanding Your Need for Tooth Extraction
When it comes to treating your smile, it’s important to understand the specifics of your treatment and, more importantly, the reason why you need it. The more you know about your dental health, the more prepared you’ll be to care for your restoration and ensure its success. If your dental treatment includes tooth extraction, then… Read more »
How Can You Tell if Your Tooth Needs Root Canal Treatment?
Typically, the good thing about tooth decay is that it can often be treated with a minimally invasive procedure, such as filling the cavity that it’s caused. However, more severe cases of tooth decay require a more involved solution, such as root canal treatment, to address the more invasive nature of the problem. Today, we… Read more »
Things that Could Be the Result of a TMJ Disorder
The symptoms that can sometimes develop from TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder aren’t always obviously connected to your jaw health. Though the condition directly impacts the health and function of your jaw joints, the results of it can include discomfort in areas throughout your head, neck, face, shoulders, and more. Today, we explore a few of… Read more »
How to Successfully Address a Bruxism Problem
Bruxism, which describes a subconscious habit of grinding your teeth together, can be problematic for several different reasons. Yet, the problems become even more serious the longer it takes to address the condition, and the specific treatments necessary to recover from it can become more extensive. Today, we examine how to successfully address a bruxism… Read more »
What Makes Invisalign® Different?
The appearance of crooked teeth can sometimes be significant, but for some people, it’s barely noticeable. Because of this, many people may not consider their tooth misalignment something serious to worry about, or something that could substantially impact their long-term oral health. However, tooth misalignment can become a serious problem when it’s ignored, which is… Read more »
Gum Disease Compounds Over Time
When you think about your own oral health, you probably focus on your teeth. These are the centerpieces of your smile. Great looking teeth are important when it comes to your confidence and your overall oral health, but you can’t forget about your gums. Common gum disease is known as “gingivitis,” but this is actually… Read more »
How Dental Crowns Preserve Teeth
While your teeth are incredibly tough and durable, they’re not immune to wear. The hard outer layer of your tooth is called the “enamel.” This enamel is a mineral structure designed to prevent physical and biological wear. However, if you don’t clean your teeth regularly, bacteria can start to build and break down that enamel…. Read more »
The Major Benefits of Children’s Dentistry
Many first-time parents often wonder at what point they should begin focusing on their child’s oral health. Your child’s teeth need attention and care from the moment they first erupt. Now, caring for that first tiny tooth may be pretty simple compared to trying to brush a full set of teeth twice a day, but… Read more »
Dealing With Dental Anxiety Effectively
Dental anxiety is a very real issue for many patients. If you’re someone who doesn’t have any problems scheduling and attending dentist appointments on a regular basis, that’s great! For some though, visiting the dentist is an obstacle. Dental anxiety often stems from a bad childhood experience with the dentist. The wrong care provider and… Read more »