If you’ve never undergone root canal treatment before, you may not know exactly what to expect. This might make you nervous, or even hesitant, to treat your tooth, which could potentially lead to even more trouble for your tooth. The good news is that root canal treatment isn’t the ordeal that many people expect it to be. Also, after having the infection within your tooth successfully removed, you can expect a number of different benefits. (more…)
Why Filling a Cavity Saves the Tooth
Cavities are common, and most adults have or will experience one at some point in their lives. The common nature of their development is one reason why cavities are such a problem. Yet, the fact that they can often be treated conservatively in their earlier stages makes them seem like much less of one. The good news for people who develop a cavity is that, when addressed early, the tooth can often be saved. Today, we take a loot at how filling a cavity saves your tooth, and why you shouldn’t wait to receive one. (more…)
When TMJ Treatment Might Be Appropriate
Temporomandibular joint (or TMJ) disorder is a complex condition. It can affect a large number of people of all ages, but its specific manifestation and the symptoms that it produces can differ for everyone who experiences it. Sometimes, these symptoms can be minor enough to find temporary relief with one or more at-home remedies, such as for jaw pain or a bad headache. However, when TMJ disorder grows more severe, so do the symptoms it causes, and seeking appropriate TMJ disorder treatment might be the best thing to do for your oral health. (more…)
If You Grind Your Teeth, You Should Know This
If your teeth don’t hurt when you grind them together, then it probably doesn’t seem like a problem worth solving. However, consistently grinding your teeth together puts them through more than they were meant to withstand. Even if you don’t feel it right away, doing it often enough can lead to extensive wear and/or damage to your tooth structure. If you grind your teeth habitually, then learn how to stop, or if you may need help from your dentist to protect your teeth. (more…)
How to Keep a Tooth from Decaying
The difference between tooth decay and a cavity is that one is a condition and the other is a symptom. A cavity is the depression left in your tooth once the structure starts to decay, which is a process caused by certain types of oral bacteria overwhelming your teeth. Fortunately, both tooth decay and the development of cavities are highly preventable with the right level of care and maintenance. Today, we examine how, and help boost your chances of keeping a tooth from decaying by exploring the most effective ways to prevent it. (more…)
Why Hygiene Is the Most Important Part of Preventive Care
Sometimes, the repetitive actions of brushing and flossing your teeth can seem like a minor thing when it comes to the big picture of your oral health. However, your hygiene routine can be just as important to your overall oral health as your routine schedule of preventive dental visits. Today, we take a look at the connection between your dental hygiene and your preventive dental care, and how what you do at home every day can influence your oral health for better or worse. (more…)
Dental Crowns Provide Essential Protection
Your teeth are hard and durable, but they’re not impervious to damage. The activity of bacteria and physical accidents can damage your teeth. When your teeth become damaged, they may not have the same structural integrity that allows you to chew comfortably. For those teeth, protection is required. Dental crowns are a restorative option that provides essential protection for damaged teeth. Dental crowns are versatile, and they can be used to partially cover a tooth, or completely cover it. Dental crowns are even used as part of dental implants. (more…)
Addressing COVID-19 Concerns During Dental Appointments
The disruption to daily routines caused by the outbreak of COVID-19 is affecting everyone. While there are important steps that each individual can take to limit the spread of this disease, there are still things that you want to attend to. If you have scheduled a dentist appointment within the next few weeks or months, you may be curious about how this will be affected by quarantining practices. At Cedar Dental, we are taking precautions to prevent the spread of this disease with our office practices and policies. (more…)
Teeth Grinding Does Damage
Have you ever caught yourself grinding your teeth together? It’s actually a pretty common occurrence for most people. If you get upset or anxious, you may start to grind your teeth as a reaction. These small doses of teeth grinding aren’t necessarily a huge problem, but if you’re someone who always grinds their teeth, this can do some serious damage. Teeth grinding causes wear on the enamel of your teeth. Eventually, those layers of enamel grind down and leave your tooth vulnerable to possible infection. (more…)
Dental Fillings Are a Reset Button for Your Tooth
Tooth decay is no joke. This condition can compound its negative effects over time and create a serious problem for your teeth, gums, and jawbone. Tooth decay is the product of bacterial infection. When the bacteria in your mouth aggregate on the surfaces of your teeth, they begin to grow. As they grow, they produce acid that wears down your dental enamel, eventually forming a cavity. To repair your cavity, your dentist will typically use a dental filling. Dental fillings restore tooth structure and act like a reset button for the health of your tooth. (more…)
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