It is very difficult to forget the pain and agony that comes with a tooth abscess. If you or if someone you are close to has ever experienced an abscess, you will understand why it should be taken seriously and why it is important to seek immediate treatment. What is an Abscess? When bacteria begin …
Do you grind your teeth? Do you have frequent headaches or stiffness in your jaw when you try to eat? This is the most common sign of a condition known as bruxism and affects about 10% of all adults. Teeth grinding may happen while you’re awake during the day, but mostly happens in the night …
All it takes is biting into something cold or even bumping your teeth into the rim of a glass to sense the irritation and pain of sensitive teeth. Those who have sensitive teeth often do not even realize all of the small changes they have made in their daily activities to spare themselves the pain. …
In 2000, the Surgeon General released the following statement: “Oral health is an essential component of overall health and well-being and a coordinated effort is needed to reduce environmental, social, educational, health system and financial barriers to achieving optimal oral health for everyone.” This statement only solidified the position that most dentists across the country …
Easter is upon us once and again, and just like with every other holiday that comes up these days, the marketing and hype seems to start just a little bit earlier than it did the year before. Of course, with Easter, it seems like the emphasis is placed more on the candy than almost any …
It should not be a secret to anyone these days that smoking is just plain bad news for our bodies. Not only can smoking tobacco lead to severe health issues such as lung disease and cancer, it can also take its toll in our mouths and on our teeth. How smoking hurts our oral health …
There continues to be great advancement and improvements in oral health treatment and technology. More people than ever are able to enjoy health teeth and gums for much longer in their lives than those who lived just 40 to 50 years earlier. These days, adults age 65 and older are keeping their natural teeth at …
In case you were unaware, brushing alone is not enough to fight cavities and gingivitis. The American Dental Association, along with dentists everywhere, have been preaching for years how important it is to floss at least once a day. When a person flosses once a day and brushes at least twice a day, they are …
When you look at your teeth in the mirror, you should see firm, pale pink gums. This indicates that you have healthy gums. Gums that are red, puffy, and bleed often are signs of gingivitis, which is the initial stage of gum disease. Related: How Oral Health Affects Your Overall Health. We tend to associate problems …
A chipped tooth can be devastating depending on which tooth it involves and how bad it is. At Smile Concepts, we sometimes see patients who have a chipped tooth as a result of an accident or from simply eating something hard and crunchy. Depending on how big the chip is, it can cause discomfort and …
