Your smile has unique needs throughout various stage of your life. As an aging adult, there are specific health risks that affect the heart and bones as well as the mouth. Educating yourself on the conditions associated with aging and oral health can help you retain your smile for years to come. After all, your…
When your dentist tells you that you need a root canal, there’s a sense of urgency involved. Root canal therapy is an endodontic treatment that removes an infection or damaged pulp from the inner portion of a tooth. There are many reasons why putting off a root canal is a bad idea, including the following:…
The enamel is the outermost layer of your tooth. It is one of the four main tissues that make up your teeth. Enamel is the only visible layer, and it is considered the strongest substance in the human body. However, enamel is highly vulnerable to erosion and decay despite its strength and the important role…
The strong connection between oral health and body health should never be ignored or even underestimated. The most significant link is between your gum health and your overall health. Inflamed gums, caused by periodontitis or gum disease, can weaken the immune system and increase your risk of diabetes, heart attacks, rheumatism and lung diseases. Gum…
Did you know that 90% of the population will have a cavity at some point in their lifetime? While tooth decay is one of the most common dental problems, most patients dread hearing the word “cavity” when visiting the dentist. Even if you’ve experienced a cavity, however, you may still not fully understand the cause…
If you have dental implants, it is important that you do everything you can to protect your investment. Dental implants are easy to maintain, but just like your natural teeth, they do need proper care. Your implant won’t decay or become infected like a real tooth, but it can certainly break or even get knocked…
Have you watched someone back away in disgust when you speak too close to them? Nothing steals your self-confidence like bad breath. While you may have recently been able to get away with halitosis during your virtual meetings and online interactions, bad breath is never something that should be ignored. Bad breath can be caused…
While it is never ideal to lose a full arch of natural teeth, it does happen. Fortunately, modern dentistry offers two basic solutions when patients need full mouth teeth replacement: traditional dentures and implant supported dentures. While they may both look the same on the outside, these denture solutions are very different in the way…
Is oral cancer on your radar this year? There are solid reasons that it should be. Oral cancer is a deadly type of cancer when it is not detected and treated early. In addition, oral cancer is not as rare as you may think. The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2019, approximately 53,000 people in the…
It is the season of giving. As most everyone can agree, the best gifts are the ones that keep on giving. When it comes to your smile, this can include the gift of straight teeth. If you are an adult with crooked, gapped or overlapping teeth, consider adding orthodontics to your wish list this year.…
