Our teeth are held steady and in place by our gums, tissue and bones. There are several diseases that can cause the break down the bone, but one that is the most damaging is periodontal disease (gum disease). The process to fix the bone is what is called regeneration,...
When you have pain in your mouth, what’s causing it isn’t always obvious. Most people immediately assume that they have a bad cavity, but that’s not necessarily the case. Here are some of the most common sources of dental pain. Cavities Despite the...
Are you a tooth grinder? A lot of people are. In fact, about 10% of the population suffer from bruxism, which is clenching or grinding your teeth. If you are a tooth grinder, you need to know that grinding or clenching your teeth can cause all sorts of problems for...
Getting dentures for the first time can seem like a very scary task. There is a lot of information surrounding denture care and maintenance. Luckily, we’ll always be here to help with any question you may have. Our goal is to make your transition to dentures as...
Damage to the tooth can result in a few different fixes. Fillings, crowns, dental bonding, onlays, inlays, veneers, bridges, and implants are all used to repair varying levels of damage to the teeth. A crown is placed when the damage is too severe for a traditional...
Patients who have lost many, or all of their teeth can be affected by this loss in multiple ways. Eating and speaking become difficult, and social situations become anxiety-inducing and, often, neglected altogether. Modern dentistry seeks to help patients recoup all...
Getting dentures can be a liberating experience, especially if you’ve lived with tooth loss for quite some time. You’re able to eat foods you’ve previously avoided, allowing you to diversify your diet to better meet your nutritional needs, and you...
When you get dentures, you may think that you no longer need to brush or floss since you don’t have natural teeth any longer. Your dentures may also soak overnight in a cleaning solution, so why would you need to brush them? There’s actually a good reason...
You may think that one missing tooth is no big deal, especially if it’s one in the back that people don’t see when you smile. You may even have intentions of getting that tooth replaced with an implant or with a partial denture. However, even a single...
While implant surgery has become fairly routine, it’s still a major procedure that greatly affects your mouth. During the recovery period, it’s important that you carefully follow all of the instructions you’re given so that your implants settle...
