Tooth extractions are a relatively common dental procedure. Dentists extract teeth when the tooth is infected, damaged, or causing their patient pain. In the case of wisdom teeth, these are generally extracted first because they are the first teeth to get infected. However, in most cases, the only reason a…

Like many medical problems, gum disease is understood in stages that outline the likely progression of the disease. The very first stage of gum disease is gingivitis. In this article, we’ll discuss gingivitis and the progression of gum disease. Stage 1: Gingivitis Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease.…

Chronic bad breath isn’t just caused by onions or garlic, it’s caused by the buildup of plaque and bacteria in your gums, or in rare cases, by other conditions such as tonsil stones. The medical term for bad breath is halitosis. Halitosis is treatable once the reason for the halitosis…

Tooth discoloration can happen any time you eat certain types of food that are high in chromogens. Typically, you would simply brush your teeth to restore them to their natural glory. However, tooth discoloration can also be a sign that you’ve lost a considerable amount of enamel. The loss of…

Xerostomia. That’s the scientific name for the condition colloquially known as “dry mouth.” Why does “dry mouth” need its own special scientific name? It’s because it is a medical condition that ranges in severity to mild discomfort and the desire to drink immediately, to a significant medical condition that could…

Your diet has an impact on everything from the chemistry in your mouth to the strength of your bones. We all know that eating sugary foods can impact our long-term oral health, but in this article, we’ll discuss how that happens and why. Impact of Diet on Teeth: Sugar The…

Cosmetic dentistry has come a long way in the past decade. We can now provide patients with incredibly sophisticated dental implants that not only look indistinguishable from real teeth, but they also provide all of the same functionality of real teeth. Those who are missing several teeth, one tooth, or…

Some people do what they can to avoid the dentist, but often times avoiding the dentist is worse than actually going to the dentist. The fact of the matter is, a trip to the dentist can save you thousands of dollars and a considerable amount of pain. Purposefully avoiding treatment…

Temporomandibular joint pain (also known as TMJ disorders) is caused by the sliding joint that connects your jaw to your skull. This, in turn, causes inflammation in the joint and the surrounding muscles. It is among the types of pain disorders that can be treated by a dentist as opposed…

The dangers of untreated gum disease are likely more severe than you think. Not only will gum disease wreak all sorts of havoc on your teeth and mouth, it can increase your chances of having heart and lung problems as well. Your mouth has direct access to all the most…