Cosmetic damage to a tooth, or to several teeth, can critically undermine a person’s confidence, and be a source of anxiety. A popular remedy for superficial damage to teeth is the dental bonding procedure. Dental bonding fixes damaged teeth by attaching (“bonding”) material that will replicate the appearance of a healthy tooth, with care to maintaining proper shape and color. Dental bonding helps to eliminate damage, discoloration, or any other visible problems that keep you from feeling comfortable with your smile. (more…)
How Much Do You Know About Root Canal Treatment?
A tooth’s root canal is the chamber inside of its root, which travels underneath your gums and into a socket in your jawbone. The root canal contains nerves and blood vessels that begin at the tooth’s pulp (center chamber) and extend into the jawbone. The point of root canal treatment is to remove these tissues when they become infected in order to stop the infection from spreading beyond the tooth. In addition to saving the tooth, root canal treatment also alleviates the intense discomfort that often accompanies an internal tooth infection. (more…)
A Close Look at Adult Tooth Loss
It may only be one tooth, but losing it can have resounding consequences for the rest of your oral health (not to mention the confidence in your smile). Those consequences increase with every tooth you lose, but can be mitigated with the right replacement option. Still, the best way to avoid the dangers that your smile could face is to prevent adult tooth loss as best you can. If you have already lost one or more teeth, than we advise scheduling an appointment with your dentist to design a restorative treatment plan as soon as possible. (more…)
Can Adults Get Dental Sealants?
You probably know that dental sealants are an essential part of children’s dentistry and are routinely applied to school-age children’s teeth to prevent the development of cavities. You might be surprised to learn that teens and adults can also reap major oral health benefits from having dental sealants placed, especially if you’re at a higher risk for tooth decay. Learn more about this simple, straightforward, and non-invasive preventive dentistry technique and discover whether you might be a good candidate for dental sealants. (more…)
Should I Whiten My Teeth at Home?
If you ask most adults what they would like to change most about their smile, the majority will answer that they’d like whiter, brighter teeth. This focus on white teeth probably accounts for the sudden boom in the teeth whitening industry over the last 15 years. In any given grocery store, you’ll find a mind-boggling array of toothpastes, strips, gels, and mouthwashes that promise to whiten teeth from the comfort of your home. In order to make the right decision for your smile, talk to your dentist before using teeth whitening products at home. (more…)
5 Tips to Prevent Cavities
The crazy thing about cavities isn’t that they affect over 90% of adults; it’s that they are so highly preventable with consistently good hygiene and dental care. Despite their destructive nature (cavities are a product of tooth decay, which destroys your tooth structure), they begin as peacefully as plaque accumulating on your teeth. The oral bacteria that plaque harbors attack your tooth enamel by converting sugars and carbs into acids, paving the way for tooth decay to set in. To prevent cavities, you have to prevent oral bacteria from overwhelming your tooth enamel and reaching the body of the tooth, called dentin. (more…)
Is There a Link Between Coffee and Oral Cancer?
It’s no surprise that Americans love their coffee. In fact, according to a recent poll, 83% of U.S. adults drink coffee every day and the average American drinks about 3 cups of the brown stuff per day (that’s a whopping 537 million cups a day!). A slew of recent studies have shown that regularly consuming coffee may be associated with better mental and physical performance (something we coffee drinkers already knew!), lower risk for Type II diabetes, and lower risk for liver cancer and cirrhosis of the liver. Now, good news from the American Dental Association suggests that drinking four or more cups of coffee a day may be associated with a lower risk for oral cancers. (more…)
Root Canal Treatment Explained
If you’ve ever had a sensitive tooth, you would probably agree that it was one of the most excruciating experiences you’ve ever had. Studies reveal that 25% of working adults in America have had to take time off of work to visit a dentist about one or more sensitive teeth. The discomfort can indicate any number of dental issues, from a cracked or chipped tooth to a deeply infected pulp (the bundle of nerves and vessels at the center of your tooth). If an infection has reached the center of your tooth, then you may require root canal treatment to alleviate the pain and prevent the tooth infection from spreading. (more…)
Can Porcelain Veneers Give You a New Smile?
You might wish for a new smile, but are not sure where to start. Or, you may have so many blemishes to worry about that you aren’t sure if a new smile is attainable. For many patients, porcelain veneers can offer a minimally-invasive (and almost immediate) brand new smile, regardless of multiple cosmetic concerns. Made from lifelike materials and crafted to mimic your unique individual teeth, porcelain veneers offer amazing results with surprisingly little preparation. (more…)
Do You Have Sleep Apnea?
Do you frequently snore or feel inexplicitly tired during the day? If so, you may be experiencing the common symptoms of a serious sleep disorder. Do you have sleep apnea? Fortunately, patients with his disorder can make simple changes to their daily routine and seek comfortable and noninvasive treatment options.
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