Dental professionals recommend a deep teeth cleaning when signs of gum disease are present. This is when the dentist scrapes away plaque and tartar from the surface of the tooth, including under the gums and roots. What are the most common signs a patient needs a deep cleaning? What does a deep teeth cleaning procedure...
There’s no getting around it—dental implants are expensive, and they’re rarely covered by insurance. You might be wondering if you should bite the bullet and make the investment now—or will dental implants get cheaper if you wait? And if the price stays the same or even goes up, is there some other way to find...
A dental implant is often a great solution for a missing or damaged tooth. Many patients prefer them to old-fashioned dentures or bridgework. Implants consist of a metal post that is embedded directly into the jaw bone, topped with an artificial crown that looks and feels like the original tooth. Drilling a hole into your...
Teledentistry uses the latest technology to help patients get the dental care they need, wherever they may live. Instead of disrupting a busy schedule to show up to an office and wait to be seen, patients can now set up dental appointments online. And in some cases they can get dental consultations, diagnosis, prescriptions filled,...
If you have severe, throbbing tooth pain along with a pocket of pus near the base of your tooth, you should call a dentist right away. These are warning signs of a tooth abscess, which is a dangerous bacterial infection at the root of a tooth. If left untreated, an abscess could cause permanent damage...
Dental x-rays are an important part of every dentist’s toolkit for detecting cavities and other issues in a patient’s mouth. While x-rays are considered very safe for most patients, what about for pregnant people? Pregnant women are often told a list of things to avoid during this important time to keep them and their baby...
According to the American College of Prosthodontists, more than 120 million people in the United States are missing at least one tooth. Whether they are knocked out or lost due to decay, missing teeth pose a number of problems besides just looking bad. It might be harder to eat or speak clearly with a missing...
It might start with a slight twinge when eating something cold or an outright toothache. Maybe a tooth has some spotting or an obvious hole. When someone first suspects a cavity, what comes next? Can the cavity be fixed at home? Unfortunately, the answer is “no.” Dental cavities are serious issues that require attention from...
A visit from the Tooth Fairy is a fun way for children and parents to celebrate the milestone of losing a baby tooth. But with the tooth in hand, parents might be left to wonder: How does the Tooth Fairy make the experience magical and memorable? The Tooth Fairy replaces each tooth under a child’s...
It’s human nature to avoid unpleasant things, so it is not surprising that many people try to ignore a cavity. They choose to put up with the pain and discomfort rather than finding a solution. Some fear that going to the dentist for a filling will hurt. And for those without dental insurance, there is...