Dental implants are becoming a more common treatment, but many people have questions about cost, recovery time, and other important topics before moving ahead with the procedure. A dental implant is like a natural tooth root that sits atop your jawbone and acts as an anchor for replacement teeth.  If you’re considering dental implant surgery,…

In recent years dental implants have become increasingly popular with patients and dentists. Though it’s become a common procedure, there are still a lot of questions people have about dental implants. We’ll do our best to answer some of the most common ones. What are Dental Implants? Dental implants are metallic posts surgically inserted into…

Did you know that there is a tooth number chart? This chart helps identify each tooth in the mouth with a corresponding number. It can help when it comes to brushing your teeth and identifying cavities. A tooth numbering system is a helpful tool for anyone who wants to learn more about their teeth. Understanding…

If you are too young, or simply lucky enough to not have issues with your wisdom teeth, you may not even know what impacted wisdom teeth are. This simply means that your wisdom teeth don’t break through the gum line completely. Impacted wisdom teeth are something many people have to deal with. They can cause…

According to the American Academy of Implant Dentists, over 500,000 people receive dental implants each year. An implant is an artificial tooth root typically made from titanium; this device is inserted into the jawbone to fortify surrounding teeth and replace missing, cracked, or broken teeth. What does implant surgery involve? Dental implant surgery is done…

One of the keys to keeping your mouth healthy is maintaining healthy gums. Gum disease is the top cause of tooth loss in adults. Gum disease starts as a mild condition. It is easy to reverse gum disease in the early stages. However, if you don’t treat it, it will eventually destroy the bone and…

The condition of your gums and teeth can serve as a reflection of your overall health. What you eat can significantly influence the health of your gums and teeth. Having white teeth is often an indication of a healthy dental regimen. However, modern lifestyles and eating habits that include tea, coffee, wine consumption, and tobacco…

Much research still needs to be done, but there have been many reports of how Covid-19 has impacted people’s teeth and oral health. Early findings have shown that Covid can affect blood flow, which can explain why some patients end up with discolored “Covid teeth.” Some are finding that their enamel becomes thinner or breaks…

Dark-colored beverages, foods, and certain life habits can eventually cause tooth discoloration. Like many people, you’ve probably tried a few homemade teeth whitening solutions in the past. After all, many of these simple, do-it-yourself techniques are as easy as pulling several low-cost ingredients out of your pantry. Unfortunately, not only is DIY teeth whitening far…

Do you grind your teeth at night? Do you wake up with pain, headaches, or jaw aches? These symptoms are often signs of clenching teeth or teeth grinding (also called bruxism). Teeth grinding can lead to serious dental problems if untreated. If you’re experiencing any of these issues, it may be time to discuss getting…