While some dental health concerns can go unnoticed for some time before they become obvious, tooth loss is the kind of problem that’s hard to miss. In fact, because it often occurs due to preventable and treatable conditions (such as gum disease), tooth loss isn’t always a surprise by the time it does occur. However, what may surprise may people is the importance of addressing the loss of a tooth as soon as possible, and the reason dental implants can often provide the best results. (more…)
How Can Dentures Work Better with Dental Implants?
For patients who’ve experienced complete tooth loss, or edentulism, on their upper or lower dental ridge, a denture is typically the option for restoring their smiles’ appearance and their bite’s ability to function. Today’s modern dentures can do an exceptional job of mimicking the appearance of your healthy, natural teeth to ensure optimal results when rebuilding your smile. However, most patients who wear a traditional denture can benefit even more by supporting their full restoration on a series of dental implant posts. (more…)
Can Porcelain Veneers Minimize Your Smile Makeover?
Improving your smile can do a lot to improve other aspects of your life, such as your overall level of self-confidence. Sometimes, though, improving your smile can seem like it’s going to be a complicated endeavor, especially if it’s affected by multiple different types of cosmetic concerns. Fortunately, more people are surprised to learn that improving their smiles’ appearance and their confidence can be simpler than they expect. That’s often thanks to the use of custom-designed porcelain veneers, which can address a multitude of concerns to create a minimally invasive smile makeover. (more…)
Would Filling Your Cavity Fix It for Good?
When you develop any kind of dental health concern and have to address it, the hope is usually that treating the problem means you won’t have to deal with it anymore. In many instances, and with proper care after your treatment, this is usually the case. For example, if you develop a cavity, which is the most frequent kind of oral health problem to develop, then treating it soon will stop the cavity’s progression. With a custom-made tooth filling, you can also restore the tooth’s healthy appearance, and have a better chance of preserving the tooth’s health and integrity long-term. (more…)
A Brief Look at Extracting and Replacing a Tooth
Before general and restorative dental care became as advanced as it is today, extracting teeth that were substantially damaged or developed tooth decay was a more common procedure. Today, even severe cases of damage or infection to your tooth structure can often be successfully resolved with a highly lifelike restorative dental treatment. However, that doesn’t mean that tooth extraction is no longer a necessary dental treatment, or that all cases of compromised teeth can be successfully saved. If a tooth has to be extracted, then it’s typically best to do so as soon as possible, and to plan on replacing the tooth to fully restore your oral health and bite function. (more…)
When Root Canal Treatment Is Typically Recommended
Many people recognize what root canal treatment is, and the fact that it’s typically recommended for addressing a severe, internal case of tooth decay. However, the specific ways in which a tooth’s interior chambers can become compromised and the need for root canal treatment arises can vary from patient to patient. In some cases, you may not realize that root canal treatment is the right answer until your dentist explains the situation to you. Today, we explain a few times when root canal treatment might be the unexpected best option for saving your tooth. (more…)
Does Grinding Your Teeth Mean You Have Bruxism?
Some symptoms of oral health concerns are obvious, and the moment you experience them, you have a good idea what to do about it. For example, if your tooth hurts, you might automatically know something’s wrong with your tooth, even if you don’t know exactly what. However, not all oral health problems are that easy to detect, and not all warning signs are as easily recognizable as a toothache. For instance, if you notice that you grind your teeth a little more often than usual, how would you know if it’s just a habit, or a sign that you have bruxism? (more…)
Can Scaling and Root Planing Cure Your Gingivitis?
The problem with treating many dental health concerns is that treatment isn’t always exactly a cure. For example, in many cases of gum disease, the condition that affects your gum tissues can remain a threat even after you’ve received treatment for it. From that point forward, your goal will be to consistently manage the condition and prevent it from becoming more severe and causing more extensive damage to your oral health. Fortunately, gum disease can be successfully mitigated, and the earlier you address it, the better. If you notice signs of gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease, then you should schedule scaling and root planing with your dentist as soon as possible. (more…)
Why It Matters that You Don’t Skip Your Dental Checkup
The importance of regular dental checkups and cleanings to your oral health is no secret. However, the significance of growing lax in your routine or skipping an appointment here and there might not be obvious until the consequences of it become noticeable in the form of poor oral health. Today, we take a closer look at the role that professional care plays in your overall oral health care routine, and why it matters that you don’t skip any of your dental checkups and cleanings. (more…)
The Surest Way to Cure a Chronic Toothache
If you’ve ever tried a home remedy or over-the-counter pain reliever to cure your toothache, but the discomfort came back, there’s a good reason why. In most cases, a sensitive or aching tooth is a sign that the tooth has a more serious problem than you might realize. Like most oral health concerns, this means the only way to effectively cure the toothache is to have it professionally diagnosed and treated at your dentist’s office. (more…)
