Aside from the toothache that it causes, many people don’t consider a cavity something serious to worry about. They know they’ll need to treat it eventually, but as long as the discomfort isn’t severe, it isn’t an emergency. However, waiting to treat a cavity is often what allows tooth decay to become so serious that it causes severe pain and discomfort in the tooth. When the infection reaches the tooth’s pulp and root canal, removing it with root canal treatment may be the only viable solution for treating it. (more…)
Can’t Stop Grinding Your Teeth? Find Out Why
Teeth-grinding can be a complex subject sometimes. Nearly everyone does at least once in a while, but usually, the occurrences are so few and far between that it’s barely noticeable, and highly forgettable. For some people, though, it may be a habitual thing that occurs more often than usual, such as a nervous tic or a reaction to stress. In rarer cases, teeth-grinding is the result of an underlying oral health problem, like bruxism, and may pose a threat to the health and integrity of your teeth. (more…)
How to Know It’s Time to Consider Gum Disease Treatment
When you know the dangers that gum disease could potentially pose to your oral health, and beyond, the importance of maintaining your good gum healthy seems obvious. However, many of the most serious consequences of gum disease aren’t that well-known, generally speaking. To some people, it isn’t much a concern at all. Today, we explain what it means when your gums become diseased, and a few signs that could warn you it’s time to talk to your dentist about controlling gum disease. (more…)
Are You Doing Enough to Keep Your Teeth Safe?
You may not be surprised to learn that your teeth are protected by the strongest substance your body produces. The enamel that protects them, which is made up almost entirely of highly resilient mineral strands, can typically withstand some of the most intense pressure that your bite has to offer. However, your teeth only remain strong and healthy when you keep them safe from things that could harm them, make them weak, and/or lead to them developing an infection (also known as decay). (more…)
Some of the Long-Term Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
The good thing about modern dentistry is that it provides several ways to address specific oral health concerns, allowing all patients to receive the optimal treatment for their unique needs. For example, people who develop cavities (which are the most common dental health concern) can often choose a filling that blends in with their healthy, natural tooth structure. Known as tooth-colored fillings, the restorations can be customized to blend in with your tooth, and unlike older metal fillings, they can also provide several important benefits for the long-term health of your tooth. (more…)
How Tooth Extraction Becomes Necessary
Being told that a tooth needs to be extracted can be surprising to many people. In most cases, extracting a tooth is a last resort, and people often expect that any dental issue they experience can be resolved and their tooth saved. However, the need for tooth extraction can arise for a number of different reasons, and not all of them are obvious until they’ve become serious. Today, we take a look at how tooth extraction may become necessary so you can improve your chances of avoiding it, or be better prepared if you already need it. (more…)
The Focus on Tooth Loss in Your Dental Hygiene
As one of the most significant things that can affect your smile, tooth loss is often a worry for many patients. Even those who haven’t experienced it yet may dread the day that it occurs, especially if they believe it’s inevitable. However, the good news is that they may not have to deal with it, and if you have experienced tooth loss, you can still protect your smile from many of the most devastating consequences that can occur from it. Today, we examine how. (more…)
Dental Hygiene with Invisalign® Clear Aligners
If you wear Invisalign® clear aligners, then you may be familiar with the variety of benefits that they provide throughout the course of your orthodontic treatment. For example, with clear aligners, your entire treatment process is much more discreet. This means you can go through your treatment more confidently than with traditional orthodontic braces. However, there are also benefits that involve the day-to-day care of your smile. Compared to conventional braces, with brackets and wires to work around, Invisalign® clear aligners help make your dental hygiene routine easier and more effective. (more…)
Caring for Your Dental Restoration Every Day
Consistent care and maintenance are essential parts of your oral health care in more ways than you realize. For example, most notably, consistent dental hygiene improves your chances of avoiding the development of an oral health concern, like tooth decay and gum disease. However, if prevention fails and you need a restoration, it doesn’t mean your need for consistent care is over. On the contrary, it’s even more important to be diligent about caring for your natural teeth and restoration to preserve the rest of your oral health. (more…)
Is Teeth-Grinding Really Something to Worry About?
There are many reasons why grinding your teeth should concern you. For example, if it’s a severe condition (such as bruxism), then it could lead to substantial damage to your teeth if you don’t address it. However, occasionally grinding your teeth together isn’t the same as having bruxism, and resolving it may not require professional bruxism treatment. Today, we take a look at the difference between a teeth-grinding a habit and a bruxism problem, and what you may be able to do to control the habit. (more…)
