Have you ever wondered why your dentist pokes your gums? What your dentist is doing is checking the depth of gum tissue pockets that surround your tooth. It’s a proactive way to identify your risk for gum disease, and when…
Naturally, it’s always important to take good care of your teeth and gums. While pregnant, however, it’s even more important to follow through with routine dental care. This is because pregnancy causes hormonal changes that increase the risk of developing…
Patients in need of tooth extraction often wonder whether they should turn to a dentist, or an oral surgeon. A tooth extraction is nothing to take lightly, so it’s important to choose the right provider for your situation, especially if…
Some children enjoy coming to the dentist and actually look forward to it. Others, not so much. In fact, for some kids all it takes is the word “dentist” to throw them into a panic. Your children’s oral health is…
You may not have a full understanding of what a crossbite is until you, or a member of your family, is diagnosed with one. There are two types of crossbites and both of them can lead to jaw pain, TMJ…
Labor Day is right around the corner, which means the kids are heading back to school, and summer fun will soon come to an end. While you’re double-checking the school supply list, don’t forget to make sure they have everything…
Few dental patients have a perfectly balanced bite, but for most, treatment is unnecessary. However, an uneven bite can cause significant problems like teeth-clenching, jaw misalignment, and speech issues. One of the most common bite problems is an underbite when…
Have you noticed a bit of blood in your sink when you brush your teeth lately? That bleeding can be one of the earliest indicators of gum disease. The mild variety of gum disease is called gingivitis, and in this…
Enamel dysplasia is a condition that affects the normal levels of one’s tooth enamel. A form of exceptionally hard tissue, enamel acts as a protective outer shell to cover the part of the tooth that contains the sensitive pulp, dentin…
Toothbrushes play an essential role in keeping our mouth and teeth healthy, and have for decades. But, toothbrushes have seen many changes before reaching the brightly colored dental cleaning device they are today. We take a look at how far…