Have you started to experience pain or discomfort within your smile? If so, it is time to speak with a trained dental health professional about what’s causing your symptoms. This may be a sign that you have a bacterial infection that has taken hold within the soft tissue of one of your teeth. When this… Read more »
When most people think about their smile, they instinctively view the teeth and the lips. Gums tend to take a backseat in public perception, but this tissue is no secondary player in your dental health. Periodontal tissue serves as an invaluable barrier that protects the more vulnerable material underneath. Discuss the health of your gums… Read more »
Many Americans have some form of auto-immune system condition. For instance, around 9% of our population currently has diabetes, and that number is growing. There are also ties to other areas of your health, and we are discovering more each day. There are multiple links between your mouth and your heart health, specifically. This can… Read more »
You may not be due for another oral health exam in the next few months, but that does not mean you will have no reason to see your dentist soon. Unfortunately, problems sometimes arise that require attention as soon as possible. Without that attention, trouble with a tooth can worsen, and you can experience growing… Read more »
Is your current approach to oral health care doing as much as it needs to in order to keep you safe from dental problems? Even if your routine has been effective in the past, changes in your diet, trouble with enamel erosion, and other factors can influence your vulnerability to smile issues. Fortunately, you can… Read more »
Our grins endure a significant amount of wear over the years as nearly every factor you can think of poses a threat to our overall oral health. Indeed, from misalignment to infection and even physical injury, our smiles have a lot going against them. Fortunately, restorative dentistry creates a sort of safety net in the… Read more »
It’s no surprise that our smiles endure a significant amount of wear over the years given the number of factors that pose a threat to our health. What’s more, these threats can take on a variety of forms, meaning that our preventive dental care must be consistent and involved to keep up. Sometimes, however, the… Read more »
In last week’s blog, we discussed the many ways that porcelain veneers can cosmetically benefit an individual’s smile, even with a variety of different blemishes. Because we have entered the month of April, also known as oral cancer awareness month, we wanted to switch directions and talk about the dangers behind the concern and the… Read more »
It goes without saying that having a beautiful grin is a common goal many adults share, as it is often the first physical attribute one notices about a person. Unfortunately, achieving this goal is not always easy when chips or cracks get in the way. What’s more, having a smile that is riddled with blemishes… Read more »
For many people, a seamless smile plays a significant role in their level of confidence, as it is usually the first asset one notices about a person. What’s more, experiencing a chip after making it a priority to take great care of your oral health and prevent any cavities, blemishes, or other concerns can be… Read more »
