When your teeth aren’t aligned the way they’re meant to be, their misalignment can lead to several additional concerns that you might not think of right away. For example, their appearance may tell you that your teeth are crooked, but it’s the way they meet each other when you bite and chew that can have… Read more »
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are widely recognized. Unfortunately, that’s often because they’re frequently the source of significant problems, particularly when they become impacted before they can erupt properly. Though it isn’t always easy to know when wisdom teeth become impacted at first, the symptoms and consequences of it will become increasingly more noticeable as… Read more »
When your natural teeth become compromised in certain ways, the risks that the damage poses aren’t always obvious. For instance, you may not realize that a crack in your tooth could leave its inner tissues and nerves exposed to bacterial infection. Or, you may not suspect that the tooth may be lost or require extraction… Read more »
Your teeth are healthiest when they’re strong, and they’re designed to maintain their strength and integrity in numerous ways. For example, the enamel that surrounds them is the most resilient substance your body produces, and when healthy, it can effectively protect your teeth from immense bite pressure, harmful oral bacteria, and more. Also, the alignment… Read more »
After losing a tooth, it’s important to consider the best solution for replacing it as soon as possible. Fortunately, many people can benefit from a healthier, fuller smile with the help of the right custom-designed tooth replacement. Traditionally, this meant a dental bridge that consists of a highly lifelike replacement tooth and one or two… Read more »
Some oral health concerns can have consequences that aren’t obvious at first. When these consequences do start to become noticeable, you may not realize that they’re the result of a condition you’ve experienced for a while now. In some cases, these consequences may include various levels of damage to your healthy, natural tooth structure. The… Read more »
When your teeth experience varying levels of damage, the right custom-designed restorative treatment can usually help you address the problem and preserve their health and integrity. The process of extracting the tooth isn’t typically an option, unless there is no other restorative treatment that can successfully save the tooth. Because of this, the recommendation to… Read more »
People who have a problem with bruxism, or chronic teeth-grinding, don’t always realize that it’s a problem at first. For example, most of them don’t realize just how often they grind their teeth together, and the times they do notice it, the action may not seem severe. However, having a bruxism problem means that you… Read more »
Many people should be worried about tooth loss. In many cases, it results from the development and progression of another oral health concern, such as tooth decay or gum disease. If you’re worried about tooth loss, you may be more likely to take steps to prevent it from occurring. However, not everyone understands the risks… Read more »
When a tooth starts to hurt, many people can make an educated guess as to why. For instance, if your dentist has told you that you’re at risk for cavities, then you might guess that your tooth hurts because one has started to develop. However, not all toothaches are the same, and even if you… Read more »
When you have lost most of your teeth, or all of them, you need a set of dentures. Instead of…
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