Your mouth requires a steady supply of fuel to remain strong and healthy. Most people are aware that a well-balanced diet can help them effectively manage their health and weight, but what constitutes a healthy diet for your teeth and gums? Luckily, many of the same nutrients that make any diet healthy. For instance, calcium… Read more »
The effects of gum disease are farther-reaching than some people realize. In varying degrees, the disease affects about 70% of America’s adult population. In its most severe form, gum disease is also the leading cause of adult tooth loss. However, numerous studies have shown that the mechanisms behind gum disease can prove a significant risk… Read more »
A dental bridge’s purpose is just as it sounds; it connects two teeth by spanning the empty space between them, caused by one or more missing teeth. As one of the most popular dental restorations available today, the dental bridge has helped countless patients regain the ability to bite and chew properly, and smile with… Read more »
Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects over half of the adult population in the United States. It results from bacteria overwhelming your oral tissues and manipulating your immune system’s inflammatory response. Swelling is a natural response to inflammation, and when controlled, can help drive out harmful microorganisms before infection… Read more »
They’re incredibly strong, and they contain many of the same minerals, but contrary to popular belief, your teeth are not identical to your bones. Though strikingly similar in many respects, your teeth are located in your mouth, while your bones are inside of your body. One of the more vital differences is that, unlike your… Read more »
The short answer is no, not exactly. The more involved answer is that periodontitis is a stage of gum disease—the most severe stage, to be exact. Gum disease, in some shape or form, affects over 70% of the adult population over the age of 65, and periodontitis is the leading cause of permanent tooth loss… Read more »
Endodontic treatment, or treating/removing the infected tissues from the center of your tooth, might be the last resort for saving your severely damaged or infected tooth. Known as the pulp, the mass of nerves and blood vessels underneath your tooth’s outer layers connects to your teeth’s roots, which extend underneath your gums and into your… Read more »
Are you concerned with how your smile looks? Porcelain veneers have gained a lot of popularity as a diverse and realistic cosmetic treatment, improving the smiles of patients from all walks of life with a multitude of different dental issues. Veneers can offer your smile a brand new face, and they owe their success to… Read more »
Although not exactly as popular as teeth whitening or porcelain veneers, dental bonding is a highly-effective cosmetic treatment that can help improve your smile’s appearance in a number of ways. If teeth whitening fails to erase your teeth’s stains, or if the tooth is chipped, oddly spaced, or slightly misshapen, then cosmetic dental bonding from… Read more »
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