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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…).

Incorporating semiannual checkups into your oral care plan can make it easier to provide quality care for your teeth. At each visit, your teeth are thoroughly cleaned, and your dentist will study them for a variety of different potential problems. As much as you can do to keep them in top shape at home, your dentist’s (more…).

There are a range of problems that can threaten your teeth, but a comprehensive dentist can provide a variety of services to keep them in good condition. The most immediate concern you should have is for the health of your teeth. Is your smile free of cavities? Are you dealing with gum disease? Your dentist (more…).

Dentures can help you regain your smile after serious tooth loss. Partial dentures work around your remaining teeth, with hidden clasps keeping the set in place. Many people assume full dentures must be supported by adhesive, or with natural suction. However, these are not your only options. Hybrid dentures use the support of dental implants (more…).

It can be helpful to know about cavities and cavity treatments – though hopefully your knowledge was not gained through too much firsthand experience! One of the main tasks of your dentist is to help prevent problems, and restore the health of your teeth when necessary. However, you also play a part in keeping your (more…).

There are several signs that your gums have recently developed an infection, but pain is NOT one of them. Gum disease is referred to as asymptomatic, which means it is not a painful affliction. So how do you determine if you have it? Check your gums for any sign that they are swollen, or if (more…).

If your dentist informs you that you need a root canal for a cavity, it means that your cavity has moved into the interior of your tooth, and is threatening the living tissue within. When an infection makes it to this area – the pulp – it has the potential to kill your tooth. Not (more…).

Because your porcelain veneers are meant to provide a long-lasting improvement to your smile, you will want to keep them in the best possible condition. Do you know how to care for veneers? Are you aware of the potential threats they face? You should care for your veneers the way you cared for your teeth, (more…).