When it comes to dental health, understanding the signs that indicate a potential need for a root canal can be crucial. Root canal treatment is a common procedure designed to save a tooth that has become infected or severely decayed. Recognizing the symptoms early can...
Missing a tooth can cause a slew of problems including limiting what foods you can eat and damaging your self-confidence. Many Americans have missing teeth. The average adult has three or more missing teeth or tooth decay that leads to a tooth being pulled and...
It is best to keep wisdom teeth intact when they are not negatively impacting oral and/or overall health. Properly erupted wisdom teeth provide support in the back of the mouth and help maintain bone in the jaw. This support is beneficial to the health of the...
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is surgically inserted into the jawbone. Teeth implants are used to hold a prosthetic tooth in place. In this way, implants function in a similar way to a natural tooth root. Missing teeth are not just an aesthetic...
A missing tooth can certainly change the appearance of your smile. Whether a missing tooth is the result of gum disease, injury, severe tooth decay, or a genetic condition, a missing tooth can cause several problems. Regardless of the way a tooth is lost, it can...
Everyone who visits their dentist regularly knows we need updated x-rays now and then, but how safe are they? Although we may place a thick vest on your chest when you get your teeth x-rayed, we know it’s perfectly safe. Not only are they safe, but they are also...
