For most types of teeth, extraction isn’t a go-to choice for addressing their concerns. Once the tooth is extracted, it’s gone for good, and this can have a negative impact on every aspect of your oral health. However, when third molars (which are often referred to as wisdom teeth) become…
When it comes to a toothache, it can seem like the best indication of how serious of a problem it is involves how much the tooth hurts. If it’s only a minor case of sensitivity, or if the discomfort ebbs and flows without getting too severe, then it might not…
Any form of dental treatment you receive is based on what your smile and oral health need at the moment. Most frequently, that involves routine preventive care to help you avoid most common dental concerns. Sometimes, it means actively addressing a problem that compromises your oral health and managing it…
Smile improvement isn’t always the same, and sometimes, it isn’t what you expect. For example, some cosmetic concerns might be more complex to address than they seem at first, while others might be corrected with faster and more simpler treatment than you would expect. With porcelain veneers, we can often…
People who have crooked teeth to straighten often have more to deal with than just the obvious problem. For example, the most obvious concern might be their smile’s appearance, yet with traditional orthodontic braces, they might not feel confident that concern is properly addressed. The many different consequences of crooked…
While dental treatment can mean different things depending on your specific oral health concerns, one of the most consistent factors in it is the need to address the concern as soon as possible. This is especially true in the case of gum disease, which is the most frequent cause behind…
The idea behind preserving your healthy, natural smile is usually a simple concept. If you brush your teeth twice and floss at least once, you can prevent excessive plaque buildup and the formation of tartar. If you visit your dentist regularly, you can consistently remove tartar that does calcify before…
When your tooth develops an infection, or decay, in its main structure, the most appropriate treatment for it is often to clean out the cavity and fill it with biocompatible material. This can stop the infection from progressing while also restoring the tooth’s overall health and integrity. However, more severe…
Of the many different conditions that could potentially impact your oral health, cavities are the most common one. They can affect people of all ages, and are likely to develop at least once for more than 90% of people. Fortunately, treating cavities is fairly simple when they’re addressed early, and…
For many people who have untreated TMJ disorder, the problem isn’t that their condition is difficult to treat. On the contrary, many people fail to address the disorder because they don’t realize they have it. Unlike many other oral health concerns, TMJ disorder can have an incredibly wide variety of…
