When people think of dental care, they often think of teeth. But healthy teeth are only part of the equation. The tissues and bone that surround your teeth, including your gums, are critically important to your overall dental health. You may be thinking, “There’s no...
The Centers for Disease Control estimate that nearly half of the American population over 30 years old has some degree of periodontal disease. Residual food particles and plaque that are not cleaned away by your daily oral hygiene routine can harden into tartar at the...
You know you should take care of your teeth to prevent problems like cavities and bad breath. Perhaps you brush your teeth quickly each morning as part of your routine, but don’t think much about it. You may assume that as long as your teeth don’t hurt, you don’t need...
Even though your new crown and the abutment anchoring it are intended to be very durable, it could be loosened or fall out. This is more likely if you participate in contact sports without using a custom mouthguard, if you have a bad habit of chewing on hard objects...
If your gums bleed every time you eat, brush your teeth, floss, or just relax, it’s not a normal occurrence and you should be concerned. Bleeding gums are a sign that your oral cavity may be unhealthy, or it may be a sign that is linked to one or more of the four...
Our dentist is happy to offer a number of potential solutions to our patients who have sensitive teeth. Gum disease and a damaged or chipped tooth are some of the more common causes of sensitive teeth. If you suffer from gum disease, your gums may peel from your teeth...
No one likes the aches and pain of tooth decay. No one enjoys having their teeth drilled. And no one ever wants a tooth extracted. In order to prevent the troubles caused by cavities, there are a few things you should know about tooth decay first. You Are What You Eat...
