Are you suffering with a nagging toothache? Are you worried that your tooth is badly damaged? Sometimes, teeth become deeply infected by decay or a severe fracture. A deep infection often requires a special form of treatment called root canal therapy. Root canal therapy is an endodontic procedure that treats the inside structures of teeth.… Continue reading Will a root canal save my tooth?
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Dental Myths: Only Children Get Cavities
Some folks might think that tooth decay is only a problem that children endure, however, the truth is that cavities can affect a person at any age. Many adults have been treated with restorative dental work after developing tooth decay. Since many folks believe that cavities are only a problem for children, some adults avoid… Continue reading Dental Myths: Only Children Get Cavities
Is your mouth stressed out?
If you suffer from excess amounts of stress, you can probably list off a number of symptoms that you experience as a result: headaches, digestive issues and sleep disturbances, for starters. Many patients don’t realize, however, that their oral health may be at risk when they feel that they are under too much pressure. Indeed,… Continue reading Is your mouth stressed out?
Periodontal Treatment
Gum disease can have serious consequences for your general health, as well as your oral health. If you notice signs of this condition, it’s important to get periodontal treatment as soon as possible, before the disease has time to progress to a more advanced form. Gingivitis, which is the mildest form of gum disease and… Continue reading Periodontal Treatment
Why are regular dental exams so important?
Some patients may believe that routine dental exams are unnecessary if they’re not having any oral health issues, but the truth is that such check-ups can actually prevent advanced oral diseases from developing. If you see your dentist every six months, you may have any minor problems, such as small cavities or early stage gum… Continue reading Why are regular dental exams so important?
Maintaining Healthy Teeth and Gums Throughout the Retirement Years
Many people associate seniors with dentures, but in reality tooth loss is not an inevitable part of aging. With adequate care and planning, you can maintain your smile throughout your retirement years. Doing so will not only benefit your self-esteem, but it will improve your general health as well. The foundation of good oral health… Continue reading Maintaining Healthy Teeth and Gums Throughout the Retirement Years
Sedation Dentistry: Will I remember anything?
Unfortunately, many patients with dental anxiety develop their fears or have them reinforced based on negative memories from past experiences. Sedation dentistry may be able to help these patients overcome those fears because most people will have no memory of a procedure completed while they are under sedation. In addition to helping the patient relax… Continue reading Sedation Dentistry: Will I remember anything?
Enjoy Your Favorite Foods with Dental Implants
Patients who have experienced tooth loss may be concerned about how a replacement prosthetic will affect their diets, and understandably so. Certain tooth replacement methods fall short of the function of natural teeth when it comes to chewing because they lack a root-like structure that helps the prosthetic to withstand strong forces necessary to chew.… Continue reading Enjoy Your Favorite Foods with Dental Implants
Aesthetic Dental Transformations
A smile makeover is a wonderful morale booster; but it can be much more than that. Missing, cracked, chipped, or misshapen teeth can impact the way we speak and the foods we may be able to eat. Your cosmetic dentist has many options available to resolve most any dental malady; the reward will be restored… Continue reading Aesthetic Dental Transformations
Root Canal Therapy: Purpose and Procedure
Trauma or infection that impacts the nerve of a tooth will often result in the need for root canal therapy. There may be sensitivity to temperature, discomfort, swelling, or for some, no symptoms may be present. Your dentist has tools that help to diagnose the situation, but most often an x-ray is the determining factor.… Continue reading Root Canal Therapy: Purpose and Procedure