Menopause is the start of hormone changes that end a woman’s menstrual cycle and her fertility. Menopause can begin as early as the 40s, although...
With over 47% of adult Americans having gum disease, it’s important to know your risk for this oral health condition. Gum disease has the potential to...
A dry socket is a complication of tooth extraction—typically wisdom tooth removal—that only occurs in up to 5% of patients after their procedure. Dry socket happens...
A dental abscess is the result of an infected tooth or may be the result of severe gum disease. The abscess itself—which is a swollen...
Most people don’t want to hear that they need a root canal. However, root canal therapy has changed dramatically over the years and today,...
The human mouth houses 32 teeth—which means that molars, incisors, canines, and wisdom teeth all need a place in your mouth. For some people, there...
Over 50 million adults are estimated to use marijuana, a substance that’s still considered illegal in much of the United States. Although this substance...
A receding gum line happens when the gums pull back from the teeth to expose tooth roots. This recession can not only be unsightly and...
Many people experience dental anxiety or dental phobia when it comes to the dentist. Unfortunately, many of these people let these fears prevent them from...
Your jaw is home to one of the most complex joints in your body. This joint—called the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ—enables the jaw to chew,...
