While many people who lose a tooth are upset about the aesthetic problems that loss represents, there are other issues in play as well. When your mouth is missing a tooth, you can have problems chewing properly, suffer from speech disruptions, and experience difficulties with other teeth as they subtly shift out of alignment. In…
Six Foolproof Ways to Avoid Gum Disease
Gum disease tends to be one of those things that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. In most instances, it doesn’t come with the type of pain that would serve as a warning that something is amiss, and it progresses slowly over time in a way that often leaves you completely unaware…
Are White Fillings as Reliable as Silver Fillings?
If you’ve ever had a cavity or suffered damage to a tooth, then chances are that you’re at least somewhat familiar with fillings. For most of us who grew up decades ago, those fillings generally all looked pretty much the same: some silver amalgam that offered a great deal of strength and durability. White composite…
Five Frequently Asked Questions About Teeth Whitening
If there’s one thing that most people focus on more than any other when it comes to dental care, it’s the appearance of their teeth and gums. And when it comes to aesthetics, few things matter more than having a set of gorgeous pearly whites. Clean, white teeth are all the rage, and that makes…
The Pros and Cons of Porcelain Veneers
There are many reasons why your dentist might recommend the use of porcelain veneers for your teeth. Maybe you’ve chipped one or more teeth, or just have stains that won’t go away. Perhaps your teeth have been damaged in the past, or are simply misaligned in some way. Veneers can be a great option for…
CEREC versus the Lab: Which Option is Better for Your Dental Crown?
As technology changes, perceptions often take time to catch up to reality. That’s certainly been the case with many advancements in dental technology, as patients often have many questions about new procedures, techniques, and technological advances. Take, for instance, CEREC crowns. Many patients still wonder whether something made with the aid of a computer can…
Is Gluten Bad for Your Teeth?
If you’ve heard anything about gluten in the last few years, there’s a good chance that what you’ve heard was anything but positive. As the media has presented one frightening report after another about the hidden dangers of gluten, many people have changed their diets to ensure that they limit their gluten intake. An entire…
Men, Pay Attention: Your Dental Health Matters Too!
Oral health should be an important concern for every American, especially when you consider how truly fortunate we all are to live in a country where dental science is as advanced as any place on the planet. Despite those advantages, statistics seem to indicate that American men remain particularly resistant to seeking out the dental…
Emergency First Aid for Injured Teeth
In a perfect world, we’d all just brush and floss our teeth, show up for our routine dental checkups and maintenance, and never have to worry about any tooth injuries or other dental problems. Of course, this is anything but a perfect world, and injuries to those precious teeth are more common than many people…
Warning Signs: Is a Root Canal in Your Future
For a dental patient who hears his dentist tell him that he needs a root canal, the news can sometimes come as a surprise. It often seems as though this accelerated decay comes out of nowhere, leading some patients to feel as though the problem arises with little warning. The reality is, though, that you…