Have you recently visited us due to a change in the lining of your mouth? Perhaps you noticed a sore or ulcer. Or, perhaps you didn’t realize anything had changed but we detected a slight abnormality during your last visit. Whatever the case, we often suggest an oral biopsy for an accurate diagnosis of what is happening in your mouth. In some cases, irritation simply occurs and the problem is completely benign. In other cases, problems like oral cancer may be presenting themselves. Fortunately, the sooner we detect a change, the greater our chance of offering effective treatment. Feeling good about early detection but a little uneducated when it comes to biopsies? Learn more with the following to set your mind at ease:
Caring For Your Dental Implants: A Quiz
Have you been looking into choosing dental implants to restore your smile by replacing your missing teeth? If so, you probably realize that implants provide an exceptional list of advantages to patients, including incredible stability, the thorough replacement of your entire tooth from roots to crown, and beautiful results that may last a lifetime. You may wonder, however, what it will take to enjoy implants that truly last and last. Fortunately, care is quite simple. To learn more about what to expect and how to provide successful daily care, test your knowledge with the following quiz:
Why You Should Replace Missing Teeth
Have you been thinking about choosing dental implants to complete your smile in the wake of tooth loss? We find that patients often feel good about restoring their smiles but then wonder if replacing teeth is really necessary. We often speak with patients who assume choosing a dental prosthetic like an implant is purely for cosmetic effect. Depending on the amount of teeth you are missing, you may have mixed feelings about improving your smile. Rather than make assumptions or suffer with the negative side effects of tooth loss any longer, we invite you to learn more about why you should replace missing teeth for a little motivation. Learn more:
Sinus Infections and Toothaches
There are many reasons for a toothache, including tooth decay or receding gums that expose the tooth root. Although the phrase sensitive tooth can make the condition seem less threatening, the truth is that tooth pain is among the most excruciating forms of discomfort humans experience. Treating a sensitive tooth depends on its cause, but what do you do if your dentist inspects your mouth and finds all of your teeth in good condition? Today we explore one possible reason behind your toothache—a sinus infection. (more…)
Quiz: Do I Really Need Oral Surgery?
Feeling nervous about undergoing surgery of any kind is natural. You may even try to avoid the issue or delay treatment, asking yourself: “Do I really need oral surgery?” However, oral surgery is not only comfortable, but often necessary to help you maintain a healthy and whole smile.
FAQs: What Happens During an Oral Examination?
The first step towards treating your smile is an oral examination. We perform a checkup to assess the health and stability of your smile. From there, we can provide the necessary treatment to improve your overall dental health. What happens during an oral examination?
The Far-Reaching Consequences of Sleep Apnea
Have you been diagnosed with the sleep disorder sleep apnea that causes you to wake several – perhaps over a hundred – times per night? If so, you know that this problem occurs when your throat muscles over-relax while you sleep. When this happens, the throat tissues that they usually support will collapse against one another, blocking your ability to breathe. Waking an excessive amount of times per night will lead to a long list of frustrating side effects that will disrupt your immediate comfort as well as a variety of other areas of your life you may not have considered. Think about the following when you consider the importance of seeking treatment:
Quiz: Do You Need Tooth Extraction?
We know that losing a tooth is bad for your oral health, but what if that’s not always the case? In many instances, removing a tooth is crucial for maintaining optimal oral health. Do you need a tooth extraction? There are actually a number of situations where an extraction is the best option for addressing your oral health problems.
What is Emergency Dentistry?
Have you felt sudden discomfort in a tooth or actually damaged one? If so, then you needed emergency dental care. What is emergency dentistry? This refers to any pain or injury to the teeth or gums. You should see the dentist as soon as possible. There are also steps you can take to alleviate your initial discomfort.
FAQs: What are Wisdom Teeth?
As we enter adulthood, many of us will need to undergo an oral surgical procedure. Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, can erupt in our late teens and early 20s, causing a number of oral health concerns. In order to help you maintain a whole and healthy smile, we can remove them before they cause serious complications.
