Periodontal health is more important than most people recognize. They may see the gums as a supporting player in the sturdiness of their dentistry. In fact, this tissue is its own vibrant source of immunological protection. Your gums provide an invaluable barrier between the chaos of your mouth and the vulnerable area beneath the gumline…. Read more »
Maintaining the health of your smile requires more than standard brushing and flossing at home. Attending routine checkups allows your dentist to examine your mouth for the signs of oral cancer at each visit. This particular form of cancer can spread aggressively throughout your mouth and to other parts of your body, so it is… Read more »
Cosmetic dental treatments provide pleasing results to help you look your best. Improving the quality of your smile and gaining a brand new look lifts your confidence and allows you to live life to the fullest. Conversely, dissatisfaction in your oral appearance can cause unhappiness to permeate your social and professional life. If you are… Read more »
Your teeth can become damaged from the gradual wear and tear of daily life as the years go by, but erosion to the tooth’s surface from simple biting and chewing is generally minimal. If you experience serious wear to the enamel of your teeth, you may be grinding and clenching your teeth at night without… Read more »
If you have recently lost a tooth, you understand how difficult performing normal activities can be. It can cause embarrassment with your smile’s appearance when viewing the new gap. A missing tooth impacts your ability to speak and will affect your ability to bite and chew your food. Your jaw alignment can shift as you… Read more »
Your teeth are miraculous structures that withstand hundreds of pounds of force from the daily rigors of biting and chewing. They derive their strength from solid minerals composed of hard layers of enamel. When these layers are threatened by injury or tooth decay, the tooth can become impaired. Cracks in the teeth or total tooth… Read more »
The removal of your wisdom teeth is a rite of passage for many teens and young adults alike. The third set of molars typically arrive after your other permanent teeth, and their eruption can be long and painful. In addition to causing discomfort, they may crowd out their neighbors and cause serious problems for the… Read more »
Is your smile as beautiful as you would like it to be? The wear and tear to your teeth from daily living can leave you wondering what choices are available to improve your looks. Cosmetic solutions exist that can improve your grin beyond its current appearance. The placement of realistic porcelain veneers can give you… Read more »
You may be grinding your teeth at night without even knowing it. When this condition becomes severe, it can cause serious damage to your oral health. Left untreated, this condition, otherwise known as bruxism, can damage your enamel and expose the inner roots of your teeth making them prone to bacterial infection. Your bite may… Read more »
Treating any disease begins with its identification. Attending your semiannual examinations and cleanings allows your dentist to inspect your mouth for the signs of oral cancer. While oral cancer may seem rare, be vigilant in attending examinations because it can be deadly when it develops. The American Cancer Society estimates that oral cancer claims about… Read more »
When you have a tooth that is too severely damaged to be treated with a dental restoration, then we could remove it to protect your smile from major complications. Our…
We talked about how we can replace a missing tooth with a dental implant, but what if you have severe tooth loss? What if you need a set of dentures?…
When you lose a tooth, or if you have lost most or all of your teeth, then you need tooth replacement to obtain a full smile again. From individual missing…
