Most cosmetic and restorative dental treatments are only recommended when they’re absolutely necessary. That means you may never need one if you keep your smile consistently healthy and free of disease. However, preventive dental care is necessary for everyone, no matter how healthy their smiles may seem at the moment. For example, attending regular checkups… Read more »
Month: January 2019
Things that Happen When You Ignore Tooth Loss
In some ways, tooth loss is natural. For instance, if you ignore a dental disease, then the consequences of it will naturally lead to the loss of your teeth. However, it isn’t natural in the same sense as aging. Unlike growing older, you can largely prevent tooth loss from occurring with proper care and maintenance,… Read more »
The Suprising Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings
Despite the fact that cavities are so common (they affect more than 90% of adults at least once in their lives), many people are surprised when they learn they have one. If it’s the first cavity you’ve ever had, then you might also be surprised at how effectively and discreetly you can treat it. Traditionally,… Read more »
3 Reasons Fixing Your Gummy Smile Is Worth It
Dealing with a gummy smile may not be much of inconvenience. For many people, the appearance of it isn’t particularly embarrassing, or perhaps the unevenness of their gums isn’t even noticeable. However, even if you aren’t bothered by your gummy smile, there are several different reasons why fixing it is a good idea. You may… Read more »
Supporting a Full Denture on Just Four Dental Implants
The good thing about dental implants is that they’re a good option for most people who’ve lost one or more teeth. They’re also the most lifelike tooth replacement option, consisting of a prosthetic root (implant post) as well as a custom-designed restoration (bridge or denture). Yet, the more teeth you’ve lost, the more complicated your… Read more »
Important Facts About Losing a Tooth
As dental health care has advanced over the centuries, people have realized that tooth loss isn’t something that has to be inevitable. In fact, with proper care and maintenance (and appropriate dental treatment, when necessary), most people have an excellent chance of avoiding tooth loss altogether. However, it still remains a problem for a majority… Read more »
How Badly Is Your Tooth Fractured?
Cracking a tooth is often painful, especially if the fracture exposes your tooth’s sensitive nerves. Even if you don’t remember when the tooth cracked or how it occurred, the discomfort can quickly become severe if it’s neglected long enough. Fortunately, treating a minor fracture isn’t the same as treating a more severe one. For example,… Read more »
What to Do When Your Wisdom Teeth Are Growing In
Not everyone knows exactly what to do when their wisdom teeth are growing in. For some people, the development of third molars can cause immediate problems, becoming impacted and causing severe levels of discomfort. For others, the problems aren’t immediately apparent, and they may wonder if extracting them is really a good idea. At our… Read more »
How You Can Finally Fix that Chipped Tooth
Maybe your chipped tooth isn’t even noticeable, or maybe it’s become a characteristic part of your smile’s appearance by now. For many patients, a chipped tooth doesn’t seem like a big deal even if it is visible, and therefore, they may not consider treating it much of an emergency. However, even a small amount of… Read more »
When It’s Time for Your Child to Visit the Dentist
You do all you can to teach your child good hygiene practices at home. Yet, how do you know when it’s time for your child to visit the dentist for professional care and attention? The good news is that it’s not as hard to determine as you might imagine. In fact, children over the age… Read more »