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Consequences of a Missing Tooth and Replacement Options
The consequences of a missing tooth go beyond aesthetics. Losing a tooth often leads to additional oral health problems like decay, infection, jawbone deterioration and further tooth loss. In addition, the remaining teeth…
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Did You Suffer a Dental Emergency Over the Holidays?
If there is any time of year that you are likely to suffer a dental emergency, it’s over the holidays. All that sugary food, hard candy and sweet drinks can do a number…
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What Are the Symptoms of a Tooth Infection?
Bacteria can enter a tooth through a break, crack or cavity and cause an infection. A tooth infection is more likely if you: Have dry mouth (typically caused by aging or taking certain…
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Are Canker Sores Causing You Pain?
Having a canker sore is not unusual. Approximately 20% of Americans have experienced a canker sore at some point. What Are Canker Sores? Canker sores, also called aphthous ulcers, are tiny, shallow ulcers…
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The 411 on Canker Sores
Canker sores, also known as aphthous ulcers, are painful little sores that can make eating and talking difficult. These shallow lesions occur in the mouth’s soft tissues or at the base of the…
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Why You Should Not Ignore a Broken Tooth
Teeth are extremely strong and can withstand an enormous amount of pressure. Every time you chew, you are placing extreme pressure on your teeth. However, when a blow occurs to the teeth, it…
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Life, Death and the Infected Tooth
Annual visits to your dentist should minimize any problems with dental decay. In fact, your dentist has tools available to stop tooth decay in its tracks and in some cases, he or she…
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Hospital Emergency Room or Emergency Dentistry?
When you or a loved one have a dental emergency, where is the first place you think of going? Many people rush to the hospital emergency room or urgent care clinic, especially if…
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When Teeth Grinding Becomes More Than a Nighttime Problem
Have you been made aware that you grind your teeth during the night? The symptoms of the problem might disrupt a partner’s sleep, or become more apparent when teeth wear down. In either…
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Are You Dealing with Chipped, Broken or Missing Teeth?
Your teeth are one of the robust and hardy structures in your body. Stronger even than bone, properly cared for teeth are extremely durable. Proper brushing and flossing, with interspersed regular dental check-ups…
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