If your teeth are in bad shape and you’re embarrassed at how they look, you should talk to your dentist about your options. Restorative dentistry has come a long way. A dentist can give you a beautiful smile no matter what shape your mouth is in or what your age. Besides having a nice smile, your mouth will be restored to its normal function so that you can chew normally and not be bothered with constant toothaches. Read More»
If you suffer from seasonal allergies that leave you feeling stuffy and snuffly, you may think your problems are isolated to your nose and eyes. However, suffering from allergies (and treating them) can have some impacts on your dental health. If you are an allergy sufferer, here are three dental issues you should be aware of – and how to best deal with them.
Mouth breathing can lead to tooth decay. Read More»
Your dental fillings are intended to stay in place a long time, but they can come out. When this happens, your tooth will no longer be protected. When a filling falls out it may also allow the nerve of the tooth to become exposed. An exposed nerve can be very painful. You want to call your dentist as soon as the filling falls out and make an appointment to get in as quickly as possible. Read More»
Did you know that your dentist can discover health problems by smelling your breath? It’s true. There are certain health and dental problems that can alter the odors that come from your mouth. Here are just four of the medical and dental problems your dentist can discover through your breath.
Diabetes
Your dentist may be able to tell that your diabetes is out of control before you do. When diabetes is out of control, there isn’t enough insulin in your body to provide glucose to your blood cells. Read More»
Your smile represents the gateway to how other people perceive you, and if it starts to falter, it’s natural to want to seek improvements. Unfortunately, many people are held back from medical work that could greatly improve their lives because of an overwhelming sense of anxiety surrounding going to the dentist. If you have these concerns, it’s important that you know that there are solutions.
Below, you’ll find a guide to some steps you can take to reduce your dental anxiety. Read More»
