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Your diet, if it is properly managed, can help you maintain good health. It is important to understand that you should think of your diet as being about more than just your body. The choices you make regarding what you eat and drink can influence the condition of your teeth, too. Products like sugar can (more…).

There are several reasons – cosmetic reasons, and health reasons – to have a prosthetic replace a missing tooth. As far as esthetics are concerned, your urgency to seek a replacement may depend on where the tooth is located, and its general visibility. However, the effect on your oral health still deserves your attention. A (more…).

If you never seek treatment for it, a cavity will eventually kill your tooth. Smart, attentive at-home cleaning and care can prevent tooth decay, and even reverse the effects of damage on your enamel that can lead to a cavity. However, these efforts will not stop a developed cavity. Tooth decay is not the only (more…).

It would be surprising to find someone who hopes that the improvements gained from a cosmetic dental treatment will be short-lived. If you seek professional help in improving your smile, you presumably want those results to last. One reason so many patients will elect to receive porcelain veneers is that they provide a long-term improvement. The (more…).

In its beginning stages, a cavity will only affect your enamel. Over time, decay will continue to spread, and will pass through the dentin layer en route to the tooth’s pulp. Because the pulp houses living tissue, your tooth can become painful or highly sensitive when this occurs. A cavity at this stage can be (more…).

When you seek treatment at a comprehensive dentistry practice, you can feel confident that your dentist can provide whatever treatments are needed to give you the best possible oral care. Over time, you may find yourself in need of different services, with different priorities. For instance, you may have healthy teeth, but find yourself wanting (more…).

Dental crowns make it possible to preserve a tooth that is not in good enough shape to stand on its own. This can mean restoring a tooth after a root canal, or protecting a tooth that has been damaged in an injury. Crowns are also used in prosthetic dentistry, as a means of holding your (more…).

You may love the results of a cosmetic dental treatment, but if you take poor care of your teeth after receiving it, you could tarnish your improved look. Taking care of your teeth is always important if you want to enjoy good oral health, and cosmetic procedures are intended to have long-lasting results. However, it (more…).

What would you assume to be the leading cause of tooth loss for adults? You might be surprised to know that advanced gum disease is chiefly responsible for this condition. Periodontitis is the name given to advanced stage gum disease. When an infection progresses to this point, it can do consequential harm to your gums, (more…).

Every day, you make choices that can harm – or help – your teeth. Some of what you do for your oral health is obvious, like the time and care you put into brushing and flossing. However, if you are not conscious of how your diet affects your teeth, you may not realize that certain (more…).