If pain, infection, and bleeding at the back of your mouth sounds unappealing, you may want to consider wisdom tooth removal well before any problems start. How important the extraction is for you and your ideal timing depends on a few factors.
Myofascial pain is a common chronic condition that can happen anywhere in the body where connective tissue wraps around muscle or joints, including the temporomandibular joint. Myofascial pain has numerous possible risk factors, including anxiety. Read on.
Jaw pain that lasts for a short period then subsides can occur due to chewing or clenching your teeth for too long. However, recurring jaw pain that doesn’t improve or worsen can indicate a TMJ disorder and require a dental evaluation.
Uneven teeth, gaps, or discoloration, can make you feel self-conscious about your smile. However, you can get a sparkling, uniform smile with the help of porcelain veneers. Here’s what this cosmetic procedure is all about.
The alignment of your teeth influences your well-being, and a yellow smile can be a sign of poor health. Achieve proper oral health and overall wellness with straighter, whiter teeth. Aside from having a beautiful smile, your whole body can benefit.
Teeth are extremely strong and durable, but they aren’t indestructible. Teeth are vulnerable to harm from oral bacteria, but when a cavity develops, you have several options to fill it.
If your teeth are yellow or stained, professional teeth whitening can brighten and whiten your smile. Keep reading to learn how teeth whitening can benefit you!
If you’re missing one or more teeth, there are many reasons to consider a replacement. We consider dental implants the gold standard when it comes to replacing missing teeth. Read on to learn more.
You may have heard of gum disease. But, did you know it can lead to the development of tooth loss and, eventually, the need for dentures or costly implants? Read on to learn how you can keep from getting gum disease.
Big, burly football players wear them, and so do wrestlers and hockey players. But if you think mouthguards are just for athletes, think again. Here’s why you might need one, too!
You brush, you floss, your smile is beautiful, and you feel fine — why in the world would you need a filling? Keep reading to find the answer.
Your smile involves more than teeth and gums — your whole face lights up when you grin. But if your face is less than radiant, Botox® and dermal fillers can help. Here’s how these two effective treatments work together to make your whole face smile.
You have a big project due, you’re going on vacation, you have to take the kids to soccer practice — there are many excuses for putting off a dental visit. But teledentistry puts your dentist in your pocket so you can have your teeth checked anywhere.
Does your child play sports? Then you should know they are 60 times more likely to damage their teeth if they aren’t using a mouthguard. Find out how mouthguards work and if your child needs one.
Up and down, side-to-side, or tiny circles — everyone has their own way of polishing their pearly whites. But what if you’ve been doing it all wrong? Find out if you need to brush up on your oral hygiene routine.
About half of all American adults have gum disease and don’t even know it. Are you one of them? Learn the telltale signs of gingivitis so you can stop it and reverse it before it destroys your oral health.
That missing tooth may or may not bother you when you look in the mirror, but looks aren’t everything. Find out what happens in your mouth when you lose a tooth or two and why you should replace it as soon as possible.
Grinding is good when you want to make flour out of wheat. But your teeth weren’t designed to withstand the same constant pressure and friction as millstones, so when you grind them, you damage your teeth and much more.
The candles, twinkle lights, and department store displays all sparkle and shine this time of year, making your teeth, by comparison, look dull and dingy. But you can brighten your smile in less than an hour and be party-ready all season long.
Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but many of them don’t. Decay is a powerful foe constantly seeking an opening to destroy your teeth — like a cavity. But fillings stop decay from advancing and save your tooth. Here’s how.
You didn’t choose to lose your teeth. You likely had one knocked out in an accident or taken from you due to decay, but now that it’s gone you have choices. Find out why dental implants should be at the top of your list.
You rely on your jaw every time you talk, chew, bite, and yawn. But just like every other joint in your body, when your TMJ joint wears down, you end up with pain and immobility. Here’s how to spot trouble and get relief.
When you spit in the sink after brushing your teeth, do you see a little tinge of pink? That’s a trace of blood coming from your gums, which means you likely have gum disease. Here’s what could go wrong if you ignore it.
Root canals get a bad rap. Most people assume the procedure is torturous when it’s really not much different than getting a cavity filled. And the upside is it can save your tooth, so you can avoid more serious problems.
Veneers transform your smile with strong, durable material that looks and feels like your natural teeth. If you’re ready for an immediate improvement to your smile, veneers may be the option for you.
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.