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An Untreated Cavity Can Eventually Cause a Toothache
If you have a bad habit of skipping your routine dental exam at Dr. ’s , clinic, it leaves you at increased risk of developing tooth decay problems. Should a cavity go untreated for a long period of time, the bacteria can gradually gain access to the pulp and root of the tooth. When this… Read more »
A Sports Injury That Fractures a Tooth Might Require Treatment with a Crown
Participating in contact sports always comes with an increased risk of injury. This is why most require special protective padding and mouth guards during practice and games. Yet some people find retail-grade mouth guards to be uncomfortable, leading them to forgo their use during the necessary times. When this happens, the chances of suffering a… Read more »
A Dental Fracture from Night Grinding Needs Treatment and Repair
Unresolved stress in your daily life can cause you to grind your teeth while you sleep. If this condition, which is known as bruxism, goes unresolved, it can lead to chips and dental fractures on one or more teeth. Even if the damaged tooth enamel doesn’t cause discomfort or heightened sensitivity, you should still seek… Read more »
Thwarting or Diminishing the Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
If you feel tension in your jaw or hear snapping noises when you open and close your mouth, you might be developing a TMJ disorder. What is TMD? TMJ is an abbreviation for temporomandibular joints, or the superbly intricate muscles and joints that make it possible to move your mouth up and down in order… Read more »
The Basics of Dental Bridges
If you have one or more missing teeth, you may want to get a dental bridge. Here are the basics: What is a dental bridge? It’s a fake tooth with two crowns on either side that go over the top of the teeth. A bridge is best matched for those with weak teeth, as the… Read more »
A Friendly Reminder on the Importance of Flossing
For many people, dental visits can be unpleasant reminders of their need to floss regularly. Perhaps you have had this experience yourself. Chances are you have, as over 80% of patients reveal during their visit they have no flossing routine. Even though you’ve heard it before, we’re going to reiterate this once more: it’s vital… Read more »
Sleep Apnea and You: Some Tips From Your Dentist
If you have a sleep apnea disorder, you should know how important it is to seek help. Sleep apnea is a very dangerous condition that can do serious damage to your health if not treated. Sleep apnea is a condition that occurs when the air passages are blocked during your normal breathing cycles while sleeping…. Read more »
Cavities, Tooth Decay, and the Treatments for Them
Cavities are an unfortunate reality. We brush and we floss every day in order to keep that from happening. We all know how important our daily habits of cleaning are teeth are. Sometimes knowing what to do and actually doing it aren’t enough to prevent us from getting cavities. If you feel you’re in this… Read more »
A Shattered Tooth Might Need Extraction and Bridge Restoration
As hard as your teeth are, there are rare occasions when a hard blow to the face or other oral trauma can cause severe damage to a tooth. In the case of a partial dental avulsion or a shattered tooth, the damage to the root is often so extreme that Dr. ’s only viable course… Read more »
Coffee and Your Teeth
Did you know that drinking coffee can actually have a negative impact on the health of your pearly whites? Sadly, brushing your teeth may not be enough to remove this problem because coffee sticks to your enamel and is difficult to clean off with a toothbrush. Still, there are a few things you can consider… Read more »
