Dental implants can feel like an absolute “miracle cure” for those with badly damaged or missing teeth and can even help improve the surrounding gum tissue. They create one of the most natural-looking restored smiles of all dental procedures available. The implant itself is not the artificial tooth, which is a common misconception when people hear the phrase “dental implant.” ...

Wisdom teeth are one of our living reminders of the process of evolution. Simply put, we just don’t need them anymore. But no one has told our body that! They are a virtual leftover of a previous age, a time when we didn’t have the convenience of modern, softer foods or the everyday utensils we now take for granted. When ...

Gum disease is a serious problem for many Americans.In fact, nearly half of all adults 30 years or older suffer from gum disease such as gingivitis, as well as damaged gum tissue and bleeding gums—and still won’t visit their dentist!However, on top of improved oral hygiene to minimize disease-causing bacteria, there are some easy practices you can adopt for better ...

Visiting the dentist due to pain with wisdom teeth may result in a referral to an endodontist. But what exactly is an endodontist and how can you benefit from visiting one? These are all questions that we are answering in this post. By pointing out the differences between an endodontist, endodontic treatment, and a dentist, you will have a better ...

There is a lot of depth in dentistry and, because of this, there are professionals that focus on specific dental procedures. If your dentist has mentioned a possible referral to an endodontist or a periodontist, then this article will help to bring you some clarity. Below we have outlined the differences between the two along with precisely what you can ...

Have you had a bad tooth lately? If so, then you should go to an endodontist. Now, you might be wondering who an endodontist is and when you should go to them. If you have all these questions, then you should continue to read this article as it will answer everything you need to know. So, let’s get stuck in. ...

Is there anything scarier than having wisdom teeth removed? Most of us remember the pain and discomfort of our wisdom teeth coming through in the first place. Sometimes, it can take years before they have fully grown and the thought of having them removed is extremely daunting. Teeth removal is pretty traumatic for the mouth, and afterward, there is the ...

So, your dentist has told you that you need root canal treatment due to a lack of good oral hygiene and a build-up of bacteria under the tooth. However, you have heard the horror stories and you are worried about what will happen with the treatment. Actually, endodontic treatment, or root canal therapy, is a good thing and can be ...

You had a root canal procedure and expected to have a normal recovery.Who doesn’t? But now you are noticing things that do not seem quite right. It is possible that you have a post-procedure infection or it is even root canal failure? How do you know for sure? First, let us take a quick look at the basics of a ...

In modern cosmetic dentistry, teeth can be corrected in a number of minimally invasive procedures. However, such a high-quality of work requires a well-established team of dentists, technicians, and assistants. There are a number of potential issues that could lead to the desire for veneers from discoloration uneven tooth positioning, and spaced out teeth, veneers are a way to rectify ...