Patient Education
Bridges
A missing tooth is not just a matter of your appearance.
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Sometimes a tooth that has been knocked out may be reimplanted, if you protect it and contact your dentist immediately.
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Brushing your teeth is your first line of defense against tooth decay and gum disease.
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Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a painful burning feeling in your mouth or on your tongue and lips.
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A crown is a "cap" for a damaged tooth.
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Sealants help to prevent tooth decay by keeping germs and food out of hard-to-brush areas on your back teeth.
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People with diabetes need to take special care of their oral health because diabetes may lower your resistance to gum disease and other mouth infections.
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Dry mouth on an occasional basis is not cause for concern.
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Flossing is a major part of your daily dental care—or it should be.
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Tooth decay occurs when plaque—a sticky substance of bacteria, mucus and particles—builds up on your teeth, causing gum disease.
Mouth Sores
There are many different types of mouth sores.
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Oral cancer is more common than most people realize.
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An estimated 80% of American adults currently have some form of periodontal (gum) disease.
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Gum disease develops when plaque—a sticky substance of bacteria, mucus and particles that builds up on your teeth, causing gum disease—is allowed to build up over time.
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Once you have been diagnosed with periodontal (gum) disease, the main goal of treatment is to control the infection.
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Inside every tooth is an area of blood vessels and nerves, known as the pulp.
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Grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw, besides being painful, can cause lasting damage to your oral health.
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Tooth decay is the gradual destruction of your tooth enamel, leading to caries (cavities), infection, and loss of your tooth.
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