Suffering tooth loss as an adult presents a number of problems. First, it can be a painful experience, both physically and emotionally. You may no longer be able to comfortably eat some of the foods you previously enjoyed. Over time, your remaining teeth can shift to fill the gaps left by your missing teeth. This creates an irregular bite. With mounting problems, you may not be sure what to do after losing your teeth. In short, trust your dentist. Your dentist can evaluate your personal situation and determine what sort of dental prosthetic is best for you. (more…)
Get Treated for Sleep Disorders At Your Dentist’s Office
Your regular dental visits are such an important part of your overall healthcare. At your biannual checkup and cleaning your dentist can thoroughly examine your teeth and ensure that there aren’t any problems developing. Spotting a cavity early on may lead to only a minor filling that doesn’t even require sedation. Your hygienist can also thoroughly clean your teeth to remove any harmful bacteria buildup from worsening. You may not realize that your dentist can also help you with sleep disorders. Here’s how you could be benefitting. (more…)
Experiencing Gum Inflammation? Try Scaling and Root Planing
Inflamed gums are nothing to ignore. If you experience pain, or you notice redness and swelling around your gum line, these are signs of inflammation. It’s possible that you have developed a sore that may go away after a day or two. However, if you notice chronic inflammation around your gums, you need to take action quickly. This inflammation may be caused by bacteria buildup around and beneath the gum line. Untreated chronic inflammation of the gums leads to gingivitis. To treat your gum inflammation, you should try scaling and root planing. (more…)
If You Have Teeth, You Need to Brush Them
One of the most common questions dentists get about pediatric dental care is, “When should my child start brushing their teeth?” Actually, you’ll begin brushing your child’s teeth long before they’re able to do so themselves. That’s because you should begin brushing your teeth as soon as they erupt. Once your child’s first tooth appears, it’s time to start caring for it. Your child should also begin regularly seeing the dentist once they have a tooth. To say that dental care starts from a young age is an understatement! (more…)
Dental Crowns Offer Superior Protection
Your teeth are meant to endure years of wear and tear. You only have one set of adult teeth for life, so of course they have to be resilient. Then again, there is such a thing as too much wear, and too much tear. If your teeth suffer damage from tooth decay, or from a physical object, you can experience cracking, chipping, and structural damage. Without complete structural integrity, your teeth lose some of their function, and they become a liability for later. When this happens, you need the superior protective strength of a dental crown. (more…)