Preferably, you can avoid tooth loss with consistently good care and maintenance of your smile. However, tooth loss is common for many different reasons, some of which aren’t avoidable, and when it occurs, the risks to your long-term oral health are significant. The best way to preserve your smile and avoid the consequences of tooth… Read more »
Month: April 2020
What Root Canal Treatment Can Help You Avoid
There are several different stages to tooth decay, ranging from mild to severe. Therefore, there are also different stages to tooth decay treatment, with different restorative options available to address each patient’s unique state of tooth decay. For the more severe stages of tooth infection, the most appropriate solution is often root canal treatment, which… Read more »
How a Tooth-Colored Filling Saves Your Tooth from a Cavity
The good news about advanced dental treatment is that problems that could become serious, such as tooth decay, can often be stopped and treated with minimally conservative treatment. Since most people will have to deal with tooth decay in at least one of their teeth at some point, the ability to save teeth from cavities… Read more »
Understanding Your Teeth-Grinding Problem Better
Some of the more common concerns that could impact your oral health are pretty well-known. For example, many people recognize that tooth decay is the cause of cavities and the most common chronic oral health condition. However, some common concerns aren’t as thoroughly understood, even by the people who experience them. Bruxism, or chronic teeth-grinding,… Read more »
Trouble Sleeping? Try These Tips
Getting enough deep, restful sleep every night is essential to your overall wellbeing. For some patients, this is why certain oral health treatments (such as bruxism or TMJ appliances) are designed to help alleviate nighttime discomforts. However, some things can impact your sleep quality in different ways, from having your circadian rhythm thrown off-balance to… Read more »