Lasers Can Save Your Teeth From Gum Disease Advancements in laser dentistry have made it possible for gum disease to be treated using lasers. While it is good to practice preventative care such as brushing or flossing nothing this does not 100% protect you against developing gum disease. This is why it’s important to maintain Read the full article…
Gum Disease: How It’s Connected Your Overall Health Gum disease at least in its beginning phase can often go undetected. This is because of the fact that it the initial symptoms of mild gum disease are often uneasy to spot. With this being said it’s important to make regularly scheduled dentist appointments for dental examinations Read the full article…
Baby bottle tooth decay is a common problem for children under five years old. Baby bottle tooth decay can be prevented, but the symptoms need to be caught as early as possible. Treatment depends on the age of the child, as well as the severity of the decay that has begun. Here are some ways Read the full article…
Smokers’ overall health is affected by the ingredients in cigarettes. The effects of smoking are not as often spoken about for oral health but is just as important. Smoking cigarettes is not beneficial in the slightest for your body. The tobacco epidemic has been on the rise for years, and it is as hard as Read the full article…
It is usually important for families to find a family dentist. A family dentist can be trusted to keep your child and other family members in the best of oral health. In order to find a family dentist, you will have to search for someone who can take care of your children’s needs, and find Read the full article…
If you are experiencing or have experienced soreness in your jaw, you may be feeling symptoms of TMJ disorder. TMJ is your temporomandibular joint, which is found in your face and acts like a hinge for your jawbone. If you are experiencing symptoms, it is common to have trouble eating, talking, and opening your mouth. Read the full article…
You probably have a good idea of what it feels like having a tooth extracted. So if you have to have dental implants placed to replace missing teeth, you probably can’t help but wonder, “how much pain can I expect from having my dental implants placed?” The short answer: probably a lot less than you’re Read the full article…
It takes a bit more effort to fight advanced gum disease, known as periodontitis, with just brushing and flossing alone. You’ll need the special tools and specialist experience offered only at a dentist’s office in order to stop periodontitis from wreaking havoc on the structural integrity of your teeth and gums. Traditionally, your dentist will Read the full article…
You’re not alone. Most Americans have some degree of fear of going to the dentist’s office. Somewhere around 10 to 20 percent of Americans are so anxious about going to the dentist, that they simply stopped going. Though it may be tough for you and countless others to visit the dentist’s office, there are two Read the full article…
Not all teeth can be pulled via simple tooth extraction. Sometimes, the tooth will be so decayed or broken off that the dentist will have nothing to grasp above the gum line. In cases such as this, the dentist will need to perform a more complex extraction, which involves getting the tooth out below the Read the full article…
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