While your gums are formidable, they are not as protected as your teeth, which are covered by highly resilient enamel. Nevertheless, your soft gingival tissue is largely responsible for sealing off and protecting your teeth’s roots, and when your gums are diseased, your entire oral health can be at risk. Today, we explain how you can protect your oral health from the significant threats of gum disease, and what those threats may entail if you leave gum disease untreated. (more…)
Taking a Close Look at TMJ Disorder
Jaw pain is like a toothache; it can range from mild to debilitating, and finding relief depends on treating its underlying cause. For many patients, finding relief from chronic jaw pain requires diagnosing and treating their TMJ disorder—a dysfunction with your jaw’s joints that is often the cause of jaw pain and a host of other chronic discomforts. Today, we explore the mechanisms behind TMJ disorder, and other common symptoms that might accompany your jaw pain if you’re in the throes of the jaw dysfunction. (more…)
Could You Be Suffering from Bruxism?
Have you ever heard of the term “Bruxism?” Many people have not, which could help to explain why so many people suffer with the condition without ever knowing what it is, much less that they have issues with it. Bruxism is simply the name given to subconscious teeth grinding, an act that cause a host of issues for one’s smile. From cosmetically worn edges, to jaw pain and tooth sensitivity, teeth grinding can create a lot of problems for your smile. Fortunately, if you are suffering from bruxism, your dentist can likely help! (more…)
Looking to Smile More Confidently? Talk to Your Dentist!
Are you tired of feeling embarrassed by your smile, or even bothered by discomfort? If so, don’t keep putting up with a smile that is no longer functioning or looking like it should. Instead, talk to your dentist about how treatment could help. From hiding flaws like staining, to addressing the discomfort that so often accompanies dental cavities, you can enjoy improved comfort and confidence by scheduling dental treatment to address your issues promptly! (more…)
Can Chewing Gum Protect Your Teeth Against Cavities?
If you want to protect your smile, then daily dental hygiene is incredibly important. This should include both brushing and flossing, of course. That said, what you eat can impact your oral health, as well. Too much sugar, for instance, can greatly increase your risk of developing cavities. But did you know that for many people, chewing gum can also be a simple way to protect the smile? That’s right, chewing gum could actually help you in your fight against dental cavities! Dental checkups and cleanings are essential, of course. Yet chewing gum could actually help. (more…)
Enjoy Great Oral Health with These Simple Tips
Do you sometimes find yourself wishing your smile looked or felt better? While you might be tempted to blame your genetics or other factors outside of your control for poor oral health, in many cases dental problems and discomfort are largely preventable. You simply need to combine healthy choices at-home with regular preventive dental checkups and cleanings, to help keep your teeth and gums in tip-top shape! (more…)
Which Is Best, a Metal or Tooth-colored Filling?
If you have ever been diagnosed with a dental cavity, before, then you likely already know that a filling could well be in order. Teeth are incredibly strong; the enamel is actually the strongest substance in the body. Unfortunately, the teeth are not able to repair themselves the way other parts of the body often can. This means that if you are diagnosed with a cavity or another dental issue, restorative treatment will likely be necessary. Dental fillings, specifically, are generally advised for addressing cavities. (more…)
Ready to Enjoy Meals? Time to Consider a Dental Implant
Dealing with an incomplete smile can be incredibly uncomfortable, embarrassing and even frustrating at times. After all, it is hard to smile confidently or chew competently when one is struggling with missing teeth. Fortunately, dentures are not the only prosthetic option available. There are a number of ways one’s smile can be completed both securely and beautifully. If you don’t want to continue merely coping with tooth loss, and instead want to do something to really rebound from it, it’s time to talk to your dentist bout how a dental implant could provide you with a wonderful smile solution! (more…)
Eat, Drink and Enjoy Great Oral Health!
Do you care about the health of your smile? If so, you may have already committed to brushing and flossing your teeth each day, to help keep unsightly and acidic tartar buildup at bay. That said, have you considered the role your diet also plays in your dental health? Eating a diet that is low in sugar, and high in water and vitamins and minerals, can help to prevent cavities, gum disease and other dental issues. Just make sure you combine these healthy choices with regular professional preventive care, and daily hygiene, to best protect both your teeth and your gums! (more…)
Are You In Need of a Modern Dental Restoration?
Have you spent several months suffering from sensitivity when you try to enjoy your meals? In fact, have you given up your daily cup of coffee, altogether, because the discomfort it now causes when you try to drink it? If so, stop avoiding dental pain, and talk to your dentist about how a modern dental restoration could help to restore your comfort and protect your smile. Modern restorations, like dental fillings and crowns are designed to help protect teeth made fragile by decay, trauma or other problems. Perhaps most importantly, they can be made to look natural, so you can smile confidently even after your restoration has been placed. (more…)
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