Unless you are a 9-year-old, expecting a visit from the tooth fairy, a loose tooth is nothing to be excited about. Once your adult teeth make an appearance, you need them to last a lifetime. There are many reasons why teeth become damaged and loose, and only one of the following shows symptoms right away. […]
Fear of the unknown is commonly cited as the reason many patients wait to get the dental work they need. We often stress ourselves out just wondering what to expect. Today we will walk you through a typical implant procedure and focus on the patient experience. Before Your Appointment The most important thing you can […]
Your car tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 7,000 miles and the filter on the air conditioner should be changed every month or two but your dental cleaning schedule is a little more complicated. Here’s how we determine how often you should get your teeth cleaned. Where We Start Although there’s no scientific evidence […]
Gums problems that cannot be treated through non-surgical periodontal therapy will need to be treated with surgery. Although advancements in techniques and products are improving by the day, most periodontal surgeries fall into one of the following four categories. Removing Tissue Surgical pocket reduction procedures are used when scaling and root planing are not effective […]
Dental abfractions are small notches or ledges found at or near the gumline. They usually look a few shades darker than the enamel and can often be felt with your fingernail. Although they are really common, they can be quite a cause for concern. Causes Our teeth naturally bend and flex when we chew and/or […]
Occlusal Disease Can Kill Your Smile Despite modern technology and the advances with screening processes, one of the most common and debilitating diseases left untreated by dentists is occlusal disease. Most of us have never even heard this term before. So what is occlusal disease? Occlusal is a dental term describing the alignment of your […]
Millions of Americans are suffering from a mysterious condition that has been found to affect all of the body’s moisture producing glands. This condition can sound very confusing and even frightening for some. Here we take a look at what are a few reasons this disease makes it difficult to maintain a healthy mouth. Eating […]
Do you see blood in the sink after you brush or floss your teeth? If so, it’s time to get to your dentist for an evaluation. You may have gotten lucky and only have a mild case of gingivitis, but things could be worse. Here is why you should get treated immediately before things escalate. […]
According to the American Dental Association, you should “visit your dentist regularly for professional cleanings and oral examination.” Insurance plans often cover two cleanings and checkups per calendar year. So, why would your hygienist recommend anything different? 1. Infection Control Your mouth contains thousands of bacteria and over half of Americans have gum disease. Bleeding […]
Otherwise known as tooth colored fillings, resin, bonding, plastic, composites or non-metal fillings, these beautiful alternatives to gold and metal are the most common type of dental procedure used to fix decay and broken teeth. You may have wondered what they are made of so here’s a quick explanation. Glass, Quartz or Porcelain This may […]