Did you recently suffer the loss of a tooth? As a child, losing a tooth can be downright exciting. From anticipation at the Tooth Fairy’s visit, to the pride of reaching such an important rite of passage, it can feel fun to lose a tooth for the first time. Unfortunately, as an adult, the emotions…
Did you recently lose a tooth? Gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss in America, but trauma and dental issues like untreated infections are other potential causes of tooth loss. Whatever the cause, however, the result is often the same. Adult tooth loss can cause a sense of insecurity and embarrassment, at…
There are many sleep disorders, but some of the most common – sleep apnea and sleep bruxism (grinding or clenching your teeth) – go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Unfortunately, if left untreated, sleep apnea can cause further health complications and sleep bruxism can greatly endanger your oral health. But, both of these disorders present with their…
Whether your wisdom teeth are beginning to erupt or not – they may need to be extracted. Since this is such a common procedure nowadays, many patients don’t understand the purpose of having these third molars at all. While they can be a considerable asset to your mouth, they often pose more risks than benefits…
Snoring is common, but most people don’t consider it a cause for concern beyond the disturbing noise it generates. For some patients, though, snoring might be severe enough to affect their overall health, or it might be merely a symptom of a more serious underlying disorder (like obstructive sleep apnea). Treating snoring and sleep apnea…
When teeth grinding or clenching has become a chronic problem, it’s known as bruxism. Some may be aware that they’re grinding their teeth already – however, in most cases, the condition occurs throughout the sleep cycle (known as sleep bruxism). While there isn’t one specific cause for teeth grinding, there are several lifestyle factors that…
As children we’re taught that our new set of teeth is “permanent,” which can be misleading. While they can absolutely be permanent if properly taken care of; once the health of an adult tooth is jeopardized, you can risk losing it altogether. Not only can this drastically impair your life by hindering your ability to…
How familiar are you with the details of clear braces? Have you been thinking about visiting us to discuss orthodontic treatment for your smile because you dislike your current misalignment? If so, you will quickly discover that Invisalign is a wonderful solution, particularly for patients who prefer to enjoy under-the-radar treatment that most people will…
We often find that wisdom teeth removal is a mystery to many patients. This is typically because this third set of molars doesn’t make an appearance until you have entered the end of your teen years or your early twenties. For some patients, wisdom teeth present no issue whatsoever. However, these final molars commonly require…
We often discover that patients are vaguely familiar with the purpose of a dental crown. They are usually aware that a crown is an artificial, hollow tooth that we use to cover a problem tooth. However, when it comes to the surprisingly lengthy list of benefits and uses associated with restorative care, many patients simply…
