When you understand the symptoms of gum infection, you can seek treatment that much more quickly. By learning these common signs, you can catch gingivitis while it is still reversible. Once gum disease reaches the jawbone, it becomes permanent and you will need maintenance therapy for the rest of your life. If your tissues begin… Read more »
If you wake up with an ache in one of your teeth that will not go away after a day, call your dentist as soon as possible. A consistent toothache is a primary symptom of a bacterial infection that requires timely treatment to begin healing. Left alone, bacteria that grow inside your tooth risk reaching… Read more »
If you have headaches or constant stress in your facial muscles when you awake, you may be grinding your teeth while you sleep. By talking to your dentist, we can examine your smile to detect the signs of a condition called bruxism. This constant grinding of the teeth can lead to significant dental damage when… Read more »
No one enjoys learning that they have a cavity inside one of their teeth. After all, the reason we brush and floss each day is to protect our smiles against the threat of decay. But even the most ardent oral hygiene enthusiasts can receive a cavity from time to time! By visiting your dentist regularly… Read more »
When your dentist discovers a cavity in one of your teeth, removing it is the first step to restoring your smile. Because clearing out the decaying material alters the surface of your tooth, you risk beginning the decay process once again without placing a treatment to seal the outer layer. Similarly, any physical trauma that… Read more »
When you attend a routine dental checkup, the service you receive helps you protect your gums as well as your teeth. This vital connective tissue holds your smile in place to connect it to your jaw. The same bacterial deposits that cause cavities can threaten this connection by infecting your gum tissues. Left untreated, advanced… Read more »
When you have minor cosmetic flaws in your smile, we could take a look and improve its appearance. For teeth that are not uniform or gather unsightly stains, a dental bonding procedure can return the shape and shade you desire. We can perform this cosmetic treatment in as little as a single visit and have… Read more »
When you want to fix the alignment of your smile, we provide multiple options for bringing your teeth into position. By exploring the different benefits of each treatment, you can best select which option works for you! Certain smiles may benefit from the strength of traditional orthodontics, while others may prefer the discreet look of… Read more »
Taking complete care of your oral health requires paying attention to your gum tissues as well as your teeth. Your smile relies upon your gingival tissues to secure your teeth in place, and threats to your gum health can destabilize your smile altogether. By maintaining this critical seal, you prevent oral bacteria from accessing and… Read more »
If you wake up each morning with constant pain in one of your teeth, you should not ignore this potentially dangerous symptom. Rather let your dentist know so we may inspect your tooth for the cause. A consistent ache could be a sign of infected pulp tissue, that left untreated, could spread beyond the confines… Read more »
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