Of course you want your teeth to look as bright as possible. Whiter teeth give the appearance
of health and youth as well as boosting your confidence, so it’s understandable that white teeth
would be a priority!
But what happens when you want a professional teeth whitening but you have dental implants
or...
Gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, is a condition in which bacteria
accumulate around the gumline and cause an ongoing infection. As a result of this, gum disease causes symptoms such as gum inflammation, chronic bad breath, or bleeding gums .
With an estimated half of American adults over...
Bruxism is a condition in which you grind your teeth, whether knowingly or unknowingly. For
most people, bruxism happens during sleep and they’re not even aware that they have this
harmful habit.
For others, bruxism happens during times of stress while awake, and for others still, they may
grind their teeth while both...
Flossing plays an instrumental role in removing plaque and food debris that gets stuck between your teeth that can contribute to cavities and gum disease .
Brushing simply can’t reach the tight spaces between teeth like floss can. It’s why the American Dental Association recommends flossing once per day for...
It’s estimated that over 64 million Americans have some form of gum disease. Ranging from
mild to severe, this is one health problem you shouldn’t ignore. If you have any of the signs of
gum disease—from bleeding while brushing to chronic bad breath—it’s imperative that you get
a dental checkup as soon...
Dental bridges are restorative options for people who have a tooth or several teeth missing in a
row in their mouths.
The bridge relies on the surrounding teeth for support and typically consists of two dental
crowns on these supporting teeth with an artificial tooth in the center to fill in the...
Gum tissue has an important role to play in the oral cavity. It helps anchor the ligaments that
hold our teeth in place and keeps bacteria away from our tooth roots and bones, helping to
prevent infection.
However, gum tissue is not immune to problems, particularly disease and irritation that can
make gum...
A tooth that’s painful, aching, or sensitive is not something to be ignored. Toothaches can
happen for a variety of reasons and it’s hard to know the exact one without help from your
professional dentist.
If you’re experiencing symptoms of a toothache, you may have pain accompanied by a
persistent bad taste in...
Craniofacial pain can be defined as persistent pain in the face but also includes the neck and
head. Patients may feel certain “trigger points” in which the pain is more significant, but mostly
patients describe an aching or even a burning or numb feeling when it comes to craniofacial
pain.
Patients who experience...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that can affect people of all ages. It’s most
common among middle-aged men, but anyone, including infants, can have the disorder.
During OSA, the airway collapses and produces pauses in breathing that can last for a minute or
longer. People will wake up gasping...
