Diet and Your Gum Health
Your gums, the connective tissue holding your teeth in the mouth, are just as important to your oral health as the rest of your smile. Oral infections like gum disease can threaten your gums and wreak serious havoc on your teeth, gums, and jaw. So dentists recommend preventative care when it comes to gum health, […]
Will Teeth Whitening Help Me?
Many people desire a pearly white smile. So if you see stains, yellowing, dullness, or other discoloration in your teeth, you might feel unhappy about the way your smile appears. This could lead to a decline in your overall confidence. Professional teeth whitening lifts stubborn stains from your smile. But not all types of discoloration […]
Why Fix Bite Problems?
Crooked teeth or misaligned jaws can develop for a number of reasons, including genetics or other factors outside of a patient’s control. However, your dentist can evaluate your dental structure and provide treatment to straighten your teeth and amend bite problems. When you have an irregular bite due to misaligned teeth or jaw, you distribute […]
Can I Receive Dental Work with Implants?
Tooth loss can severely disrupt your everyday life. Fortunately, our dentist offers comprehensive tooth replacement with dental implants. These fixtures use an anchor surgically placed in the jaw to support prosthetic teeth, restoring the look, feel, and health of your smile. Though the advantages of this treatment seem clear, you might wonder how this permanent […]
Common Causes of Tooth Stains
Have you noticed dark or light spots on your teeth? Does your smile appear yellower or duller than it once did? Over time, your teeth might start to lose their pearly white luster, which may impact your self-esteem. Your dentist fortunately can provide you with professional teeth whitening solutions to brighten your tooth color. But […]
Prepare for Porcelain Veneers Treatment
Looking for a way to enhance the appearance of your teeth that will prove long-lasting and effective? Porcelain veneers use custom-made durable shells that attach to the front of the teeth. This results in a brighter, straighter, and fuller look to the smile that can suit your unique aesthetic goals. Despite their clear advantages, some […]
Will Coffee Hurt My Dental Health?
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks around the world. Millions of Americans consider this beverage to be a staple in their daily routine. But did you know that if you are not careful, coffee could harm the look and feel of your smile? You do not have to give up your favorite drink […]
Will Tooth Loss Hurt My Jaw?
If you have one or more missing teeth, you might notice dissatisfaction with the appearance of your smile or a decline in oral function. But tooth loss can put your smile at risk of further harm without intervention from your dentist. Your jaw could also face structural problems if you do not treat tooth loss. […]
Seek Urgent Repair for Broken Crowns
A dental crown is a useful restorative treatment that can strengthen and protect a damaged tooth. The ceramic cap covers a vulnerable tooth, sealing into place with dental cement for long-lasting preservation. Though durable, a crown is not indestructible. High pressure on the tooth could cause a crown to fall off or break. If this […]
Do Not Ignore Chronic Jaw Pain
Have you noticed lingering soreness in the jaw? Jaw pain can stem from a number of sources but often occurs due to tension in the temporomandibular joint. If this chronic muscle tightness and pain continues, you might develop a disorder called TMJ. You will need intervention from a dentist to resolve TMJ, and the issue […]