If you need dental work but lost crown structure in your teeth, you may undergo a crown lengthening procedure. This process involves removing gum and bone tissue to expose the teeth beneath the gum line, which prevents the crown margin from intruding into the bone and ligaments of the teeth. When getting this procedure, it’s…
If you notice your teeth have become sensitive to hot and cold foods, during dental cleanings, or while brushing your teeth, you may have receding gums, which expose the root of the tooth. Over time, receding gums untreated can lead to more serious health issues like gum disease and tooth decay. Therefore, it’s important to…
Motorcycle accidents can result in serious injuries because motorcycles do not offer the same protections that cars do. One of the most common injuries motorcyclists face is dental injuries, which can range from mild to severe. These injuries can cause physical and emotional suffering and prevent you from carrying out basic tasks like eating and…
After a car accident, you may experience serious injuries, including dental trauma. Sometimes, you may not notice the damage to your teeth until weeks or months after the accident, so it can be challenging to know when it’s time to see a dentist. Therefore, it’s important to look out for symptoms that may indicate you…
A chipped tooth can be anything from a minor nuisance to a serious emergency. For our purposes in this article, we will consider instances in which people chip a front tooth as opposed to cases of cracked or broken teeth anywhere in the mouth. There are different considerations based on where the tooth is located…
Dental fear or phobia is a genuine problem that prevents many people from seeking the essential dental care they need to maintain good oral and overall health. With sedation dentistry, your dentist can help you overcome dental fear and undergo any necessary treatment. What is Sedation Dentistry? Sedation dentistry is an umbrella term that covers…
Millions of people have at least one dental crown in their mouths. This common dental treatment rebuilds and strengthens a damaged tooth so that it can resume normal function. While dental crowns closely replicate natural teeth, they are not natural teeth, and they require some special care for a long lifespan. What is a Crown?…
The short answer to this question is “Yes, car accidents can cause dental problems”. We will elaborate here to explain the most common dental problems that we see as the result of car accidents. No one ever plans to be in a car accident so these consequences are impossible to prevent. It is helpful to…
Undergoing a smile makeover is not a decision anyone makes lightly. Anything that changes your appearance requires important consideration and research. Cosmetic dentistry can make drastic and wonderful changes to your face and smile. Here are some important questions you should ask your dentist if you are considering a smile makeover. What are the Different…
For the last eighteen months, many Americans have missed their routine dental checkups because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Some may have forgotten what these entail and why they are so important! Looking at the Procedures in a Standard Dental Checkup While it may vary from dentist to dentist, here’s a refresher of some of…