Category: Dental Health Issues

How Can You Better Prevent Dental Cavities?

Do you worry that you will soon be facing yet another cavity? If you have struggled with dental cavities in the past, then you know what a discomfort and even annoyance they can present. Of course, treatment for cavities is often quite simple, particularly if the problem is detected and treated early. Tooth-colored dental filings… Read more »

Can Your Tooth Be Saved?

Did you recently suffer trauma, during a car wreck or another accident? If so, was one or even several of your teeth noticeably damaged from the incident? Even chewing on ice and other hard substances can sometimes lead to visible damage. Other times, damage can be intrinsic, threatening the loss of the tooth without any… Read more »

Could You Have a Dental Cavity?

Are you suddenly unable to enjoy your nightly dessert because of dental discomfort? Did your last coffee break consist only of a glass of water, because of sensitivity when you try to enjoy hot beverages? If so, you could be struggling with a dental cavity. You are not alone, if you are diagnosed with a… Read more »

What Does Your Smile Need to Be Restored?

Have you noticed sensitivity or even discomfort, lately, when trying to enjoy a meal or even a beverage? Were you recently involved in an accident that left one or several of your teeth chipped, cracked, or even missing? Did your last visit to the dentist involve the diagnosis of a cavity or even an infection?… Read more »

3 Tips for Keeping Your Smile Healthy This Summer

Are you worried about developing cavities this summer? Have you become scared that all those extra ice cream sundaes and sno cones are going to leave you with not-so-sweet repercussions? Your smile will face a lot of potential threats over the hot summer months. Fortunately, armed with some helpful tips from your preventive dentist, you… Read more »

When A Tooth Extraction Makes Sense

The philosophy of modern dentistry is to maintain and retain as much of your natural healthy teeth, and tooth structure as possible in all cases. Therefore, minimally invasive procedures have been and are continuing to be developed with the goal to save your teeth and as much of your remaining healthy tooth structure when deciding… Read more »

Help! I’ve Got a Dental Cavity!

No one wants to learn that he or she has developed a cavity, yet some studies indicate that as much as 90 percent of the country’s population will experience cavities. The dental decay that can lead to cavities can also create the need for extensive restorative treatment such as root canal therapy or even extractions,… Read more »

Shine Bright This Summer with Cosmetic Dentistry

Do you have exciting plans this summer? Whether you will soon be traveling to exotic lands to sip fruity drinks beachside, or simply have plans to test out your backyard barbecue grill as often as you can, don’t you want to be ready for the memory making with a smile that is both selfie and… Read more »

What Does My Toothache Mean?

It may be the most common dental symptom, but the fact that it’s common doesn’t make a toothache hurt any less, or cause less worry. Some instances may be mild and no more than a nuisance, while other instances can be severe enough to cause you to miss work or school because of the discomfort…. Read more »

Could You Do More to Care for Your Smile?

Most everyone wants to enjoy having a beautiful smile, but many people don’t realize that a great-looking smile starts with good oral health. Before you can reap the benefits of whitening treatment or even veneers, you first need to ensure your teeth and gums are healthy. Are you doing all you can to take care… Read more »