Our oral health is critical to our overall health and now that COVID has shown to be so difficult to manage we can no longer take our health for granted. When the teeth or gums become compromised or diseased, we are usually unaware of the condition until the situation worsens. Pain is often the first […]
Periodontal Disease Is Destructive To Your Health One of the most common diseases in the world is the infection and destruction of the gums and bone in the mouth known as gum disease, pyorrhea or periodontal disease. This disease affects millions of adults and begins early as gingivitis. Signs of periodontal disease include redness, bleeding, […]
When A Crown Is Necessary – Sooner Not Later! If a tooth is cracked or badly broken down, a crown may be indicated to cover the tooth and protect it from biting and chewing forces. Crowns (or caps) can be made from metal or ceramic, are very strong and will likely last a lifetime. Note […]
Cavities and Fractures Need Repair Dentistry’s dirty little secret? The restorations that are placed into your teeth will not likely last forever. Any restoration is a repair of damage done to your teeth and there is currently no method of truly healing a tooth to its original condition. The larger the damaged area, the weaker […]
When A Tooth Aches A toothache is a signal that there is a problem in your mouth and to ignore it is likely to invite future pain and infection. There are essentially two sources of an ache; the tooth itself or the gums around a tooth. A tooth can become painful from decay, a fracture […]
Periodontal Disease is Common and Serious One of the most common diseases in the world is the infection and destruction of the gums and bone in the mouth known as gum disease, pyorrhea or periodontitis. This disease affects millions of adults and can begin early in life. Our mouth contains many different kinds of germs, […]