Gum disease begins when plaque accumulates along and under the gum line. Plaque is a sticky substance filled with a mass of bacteria. It is found between …
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Treating a Tooth Infection with a Root Canal Treatment
A root canal is a common form of treatment that dentists use to save and repair a tooth that is infected or severely decayed. Essentially, the therapy …
How to Prevent Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth Sensitivity If you drink hot or cold drinks and realize that your teeth hurt, there is a possibility that you have sensitive teeth. You should visit …
Treating Periodontal Disease with Laser Gum Treatment
Laser Gum Treatment Lasers have been used in the medical field, including general dentistry. This type of treatment involves the use of concentrated light beams that can …
What is Tooth Decay?
Tooth decay is permanent damage of the outer hard layer of the tooth enamel that develops into small holes. Decay is caused by bacteria in the mouth …
Pregnancy Gingivitis – What you need to know
Pregnancy is a wonderful time. Your body is undergoing so many changes, which can be both exciting and stressful. While tending to all of your body’s needs, …
Save Your Smile! Stop Grinding Your Teeth!
Are you a Bruxer? If you grind your teeth at night (or during the day, for that matter), you are a “Bruxer.” Bruxism is the grinding and …
Oral Cancer – Know the Risks
Oral cancer includes any cancer in the tongue, cheeks, mouth floor, lips, palate, sinuses, or pharynx. Like all cancers, oral cancer can strike any person without warning. …
TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
There are some basic human actions that shouldn’t be inhibited. Eating, for example, drinking, yawning, and of course, talking. So if you’re having trouble moving your jaw …
Conquer Your Fear of Dentists
Everyone is afraid of something. For some people it’s heights; for some it’s spiders; and for some maybe it’s dentists. None of these are uncommon and each …
