For many people, piercings are a great way of self-expression or a style statement. However, when piercings involve your tongue, cheeks, or lips, they bring risks to dental and overall health. Like any other piercing, oral piercing also involves the use of a needle to create the opening through which the jewelry is placed. Oral […]
Do you experience soreness when you brush or floss teeth? You might be suffering from sensitive gums; they have the ability to make even your daily dental care activities like brushing and flossing a painful experience.Gum sensitivity can be mild or severe. However, they can be a sign of a serious problem. Therefore, it is […]
Almost every one of us had at least one cavity in our lives. If we don't keep up on our oral hygiene by following proper brushing and flossing habits, there are chances that we will get a few more as time passes by.While cavities can be uncomfortable, it's important that we must get them treated […]
Periodontitis, also called gum disease, is a severe gum infection that damages the soft tissue and can destroy the bone that supports your teeth, leading to the tooth becoming loosened or even teeth loss if left untreated. Periodontitis is now very common among people and usually results from poor oral hygiene that allows the formation […]
Providing a positive first dental experience for a child can be a challenge. Many factors should be evaluated to help the parent determine the appropriate time for a dental appointment. Home dental care should begin with the eruption of the first baby tooth. Baby teeth should be kept clean by wiping them with gauze or […]
Wisdom teeth are third molars that typically appear between late teenage years and early twenties, around 16 to 25 years. Not all patients need to remove their wisdom teeth. However, if your teeth become impacted - fully or partially covered by the gums or bone, or don't fit there, then the dentist will recommend removing […]
According to various studies, three out of every four adults are impacted by gum disease at some point in their life. Following a proper oral care routine is the best way to prevent cavities and gum diseases. By appropriate flossing and brushing daily, the majority of dental problems can be prevented from occurring.Plaque, a colorless […]
The happy holiday season has come to keep us indulging in festive treats all month long, delighting in delicious foods and drinks with friends and family. We hate to be the party poopers, but all that sugar can have serious effects on your oral health. Thus, it is necessary to practice good oral habits so […]
Many people are apprehensive about dental visits because of their fear of uncomfortable, painful procedures, long wait times, and lengthy healing periods. However, thanks to the new technological developments in dental surgery, it is now possible to have dental surgeries with minimum postoperative complications and shorter healing time; one such new surgical procedure is LANAP. […]
As we inch closer to the new year, we look forward to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and of course, New Year’s Eve. We are often so busy ringing in the new year that we forget that our dental insurance plans lose all benefits post-December 31st. This means that if the yearly maximum has not been reached already, […]