Sedation dentistry is a term you may have heard but are not sure what it means. Some dental procedures are always done under sedation, especially procedures that involve surgery. However, sedation dentistry refers to sedation that can be used for any dental procedure- even simple ones. The reason is...
A clicking jaw can be embarrassing, and sometimes it can be accompanied by pain or a feeling of not being able to open your jaw fully. It can be frightening when this happens, but the cause of the problem may be a common condition known as TMJ disorder. The...
Every individual tooth is a living thing, full of nerves and blood vessels. When a tooth is decayed so severely that it is dying, the traditional method for saving it is a root canal. Today, the availability of dental implants gives patients another option for treatment of a dying...
Brushing your teeth may not seem like rocket science, but you would be surprised to learn just how many people brush their teeth incorrectly. Teaching children to brush their teeth properly when they are young is the key to keeping them in the habit for the rest of their...
Cracking or chipping a tooth can cause a panic, and acting fast is important. Getting to the dentist as soon as possible after discovering a chip or a crack is essential to saving the tooth. If you have an accident or injury and discover that a chip has come out...
Too much candy can be bad for your teeth, and may eventually lead to a cavity or two! But this harm is not just a matter of sugar content. All candy is not alike, and some is worse for the teeth than others: It depends on how the candy...
Do you suffer from sensitivity to cold or hot foods or drinks? Does breathing cold air cause discomfort? You are not alone. Sensitive teeth is a common complaint among our patients, but this pain can be treated with professional care. Causes of teeth sensitivity may include: gum recession, worn enamel or dentin,...
When it comes to bad breath, we've all been culprits. The key is getting to it and fixing it as fast as possible, and hopefully before any friends are lost. The majority of breath mints are high in sugar. Sugar does not actually hurt the teeth or gums directly, but...
Everyone wants white teeth, but unfortunately some of our favorite foods and beverages have a different agenda in mind. It isn’t just natural and artificial dyes that present a problem; foods that are highly acidic promote staining by wearing down the enamel surface of the teeth, which allows color-containing...
Root canal therapy is a procedure that can save a tooth that is damaged on the inside. Without root canal, a tooth that has deadened nerves will eventually decay and fall out. A root canal thoroughly cleanses the tooth from the inside, clearing out dead pulp and replacing it...
