Dental fillings are commonly used to repair chips and cavities. While they are bonded securely to the surrounding tooth enamel, it is possible for the passage of time and oral hygiene complications to weaken the connection. This can eventually lead to the filling...
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Sleep and Your Teeth
You probably know that you should sleep if you’re interested in improving your brain power, balancing your hormones, and preventing chronic diseases? Still, have you heard that that the amount of sleep you get might impact the health of your smile? In reality, you may...
A Tooth Suffering from a Severe Dental Fracture May Require a Bridge Restoration
Athletes participating in contact sports and other strenuous activities are at increased risk for oral trauma. Should you decide to forgo using a quality mouthguard, you will be at even higher risk of dental trauma. An unprotected blow to the face could potentially...
There Are Multiple Means to Improving an Unappealing Smile
Your smile’s appearance can either bolster or hamper your self-esteem. Fortunately, modern dental technology has several different options to address cosmetic dental imperfections. The one that Dr. [doctor_name] and the dental specialists at [hisher], [city], [state],...
Contracting Gum Disease Can Lead to Tooth Loss and Other Health Issues
One of the most prominent threats to your oral health is contracting gum disease. Gum disease can lead to tooth loss, throat cancer, and also has been linked to causing heart disease. Don’t let that scare you; it is also one of the most preventable diseases currently...
A Custom Night Guard Can Prevent Complications from Bruxism
Bruxism is the technical term used to describe grinding teeth at night on a regular basis. In adults, it is most often the result of untreated or poorly managed stress. However, there are some orthodontic issues and complications from allergies that could also play a...
Top Tips for Toothbrush Maintenance
Taking care of your teeth begins with taking care of your toothbrush. If your toothbrush is left in poor conditions, it can very easily contaminate your mouth during every use. Proper handling and storage of your toothbrush must be maintained at all times. Your...
Which Option Is Right for You: Root Canal or Tooth Extraction?
Have you heard that if the center of your tooth is damaged, the only way to treat it is with root canal therapy? Sadly, the mere thought of this treatment makes many people anxious, but did you know that most people who have had root canal therapy claim that it isn’t...
Deeply Stained Tooth Enamel Often Needs a Dental Bleaching Treatment to Whiten Your Smile
When you consume dark foods and beverages, tiny staining particles can be trapped in the microscopic textures on the surface of the tooth enamel. If these minor surface stains aren’t removed, they can gradually penetrate your teeth, causing deeper and deeper stains in...
How to Keep Your Smile Happy for the Holidays
Keep your smile happy for the holidays by caring for it daily with safe and effective oral health care habits. With the coming of the season, additional risks present themselves leaving us vulnerable to oral accidents or place us at a higher risk for tooth decay and...