Dental damage can sometimes happen. Once it does, you need to know where to turn, and quickly. When you lose the protection of your natural enamel, you leave yourself open to the possibility of an internal tooth infection, and this can lead to some pretty serious oral health ramifications. You could experience a nagging toothache,… Read more »
Your enamel plays a vital role in protecting you from developing a serious bacterial infection within each of your teeth. This means that if you have broken one or more of your natural teeth, then it is time to call your dentist. Scheduling an appointment soon after this situation occurs can help you to understand… Read more »
There are a few ways that you can compromise your smile, and losing enamel due to injury or tooth decay is a significant one. While it is the hardest material in your body, enamel is not immune to damage. Unfortunately, when this happens, it puts you at risk of developing a bacterial infection within your… Read more »
When you break a tooth, it places your smile at risk of developing an infection. Your natural enamel normally provides a sturdy barrier that blocks out bacterial growth, but when this becomes damaged, it can let in harmful microorganisms. They can make their way through dentin (the material that composes the bulk of the tooth),… Read more »
Breaking a tooth is a serious thing, and most people know to contact their dentist when they experience damage to a part of their smile. When your enamel is lost, with it goes the protection it provides for the vulnerable tissue within, and this can lead to a nagging toothache that requires a root canal… Read more »
A painful tooth can really stop you in your tracks. But sometimes, people hold off in talking with their provider about what they are experiencing, hoping that the situation will resolve itself on its own. This may happen in some instances, such as if a piece of food (we’re looking at you, popcorn) becomes stuck… Read more »
Since unfortunately, our enamel does not regrow like other tissue in the body, you need to take care of what you have. This means sticking to your schedule of biannual dental checkups, coming into the office once every six months (at least) for a cleaning and an examination with a trusted local El Paso dentist. And… Read more »
Have you cracked or broken a tooth? Sometimes, a dental injury does not even feel like anything serious, only to discover later that you have done enough damage to expose your smile to damage. Before you continue about your daily life, take the time to meet with your dentist so that you can know where… Read more »
If you have experienced an injury to one or more of your existing teeth, take some time to talk to your dentist about repair. Even when they seem small, chips and cracks can become serious problems for your smile if you ignore them, and meeting with your oral health team can help you to understand… Read more »
Untreated tooth loss can lead to several problems for your oral health. It can become difficult to chew certain foods, and speak, and can even cause your facial bones to weaken over time. Methods like dental bridges or dentures can help improve your smile’s function, but they don’t help support your jaw. Implant-retained dentures may… Read more »
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