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Dental decay can progress and reach the root canals, which can become infected. Once the bacteria reach the root canals, the infection can spread quickly. There is a chance that you could lose your tooth if you delay treatment. A root canal infection does not happen overnight, and infected pulp usually starts with a cavity or an
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Cosmetic Dentistry: Which Is Best for You, Veneers or Crowns?
Veneers and crowns are two popular dental treatments to restore your smile. They both act as coverings to the tooth to improve its appearance and function. If you have a cracked, weakened, pitted, or misshapen tooth, you may be wondering which cosmetic dentistry option would be right for you: veneers or crowns? A skilled dentist can recommend the better
Read MoreIV Sedation Helps Patients Feel More at Ease During Their Dentist Office Visit
If you, like many people, are putting off having necessary dental work – or even just having a regular dentist appointment – because of an aversion to going to the dentist, to the rescue is intravenous (IV) sedation. IV sedation involves the use of a subtle and temporary sedative that keeps patients in a state of relaxation
Read MoreRoutine Dental Care Can Impact Your Overall Health
The mouth is particularly susceptible to infection because of its vulnerable position as an opening into the body. Because the entire body is interconnected, any oral infection may also infect other areas of the body if the virus or bacterium travels through the circulatory system. Dental infections have been linked to diabetes, heart disease, respiratory
Read MoreTooth Extraction Vs. Root Canal Treatment
Teeth that are damaged or infected are likely to cause a range of symptoms such as throbbing pain, swelling, and drainage of pus. The symptoms can be debilitating, and patients with this problem need urgent treatment. For teeth that are damaged or infected, there are two dental solutions that a dentist can provide: a tooth extraction or
Read MoreHow to Prepare Your Child for Their First Dentist Office Visit
General guidelines issued by The Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend children have their first dentist office visit before they turn one. The purpose of such an early visit to the dentist is to check whether your child’s oral development is normal. Another important reason for this is to set your child on the right path to good oral
Read MoreWhat To Know Before You Get Dental Veneers
Over time, your teeth can wear down and become discolored. In some cases, an injury can cause teeth to fall out of alignment. To rectify this, one of the options your dentist may recommend is dental veneers. Getting dental veneers can help restore confidence in your smile. However, as a patient, it’s important to be informed
Read MoreThree Alternatives to a Traditional Dental Bridge
When you lose a tooth, your dentist can fasten a dental bridge between the adjacent teeth surrounding the gap. This is done in order to fill in the area with a real-looking false tooth called a dental bridge, because it literally “bridges” the gap with a prosthetic tooth. These traditional bridges are composed of ceramic or porcelain
Read MoreWhat is the Meaning of Routine Dental Care and Why is It Needed?
We always hear about how we need to visit the dentist every six months — sometimes even every three months. However, many people take their teeth for granted and go to the dentist only when urgently necessary. That’s probably because most of us don’t know why we should go in the first place. What exactly happens when
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a Root Canal Treatment
A root canal is a dental procedure recommended to patients with severe tooth decay. Once the cavity reaches the pulp of the tooth, the dentist will need to clean out the canal — by taking out the pulp and nerves inside the tooth — to remove bacteria and prevent reinfection. After cleaning out the root canal, a
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