Habits That Can Ruin Your Teeth

No matter how strong you might think your teeth are, there are things you can do that may damage them. Knowing what types of behaviors to avoid will go a long way in helping you maintain a healthy smile. Snacking Frequent snacking leaves food particles in your mouth...

Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive?

If you experience tooth pain or discomfort when eating sweets or ice cream, drinking cold or hot beverages, or just contacting cold air, you are suffering from tooth sensitivity. It is a very common complaint, with at least forty million American adults experiencing...

Making the Decision to Have Dental Implants

It is important to replace teeth that may have been lost to disease or injury, and it is better to do so as soon as possible to restore the mouth to full function. One way to do this is to use dental implants, and these can be a great option for anyone in reasonable...

Preparing for Oral Surgery

If you have severe tooth pain or need to have a tooth extracted, often oral surgery is the best way to permanently remedy the problem. The idea of any kind of surgery can cause fear in many people, but oral surgery is actually very safe. If your dentist advises you...

Can Root Canal Treatment Fail?

The success rate of root canal treatment is high, however, about 5% to 15% of treatments will fail. If a root canal treatment is successful, it is permanent. There are some complications with endodontic treatment that will not become apparent immediately upon...

What are Overdentures?

An implant overdenture combines the use of traditional dentures and implant technology to create a denture that fits over your remaining natural tooth roots or dental implants. These root or implant supported dentures are held in place by dental attachments which...