Why Do I Need a Bridge?
A dental bridge is a prosthetic device that fills the gap left by missing teeth. It consists of one or more artificial teeth, called pontics, which are held in place by adjacent natural teeth or dental implants. Bridges not only
Periodontal Disease Don’t wait until it hurts
Are My Gums Receding And Why Understanding Gum Recession Progressive change can be difficult to notice, especially when it occurs to us and not someone else. Changes occurring along our gum line certainly fall into this category, and since recession is measured
Root Canal Therapy
A root canal is something that we don't mind as long as it happens to someone else. Root canal therapy has existed for centuries and actually was first performed in ancient civilizations – although most often only the nobility and the
Your Child’s First Visit to the Dentist
When Should Your Child See the Dentist for the First Time The arrival of your baby’s first tooth is an exciting time! No doubt those weeks (or months) of drooling and gnawing on everything must have been leading to something! Now that
Thinking about Having A Baby Or Recently Pregnant?
If you're considering getting pregnant, or are already expecting, concern over the status of your teeth might not be at the top of your list as of late. However, if you're early enough into a pregnancy, or planning one, you
Proactive Planing and Scaling Can Prevent Advanced Gum Disease
Contrary to popular belief, gum disease does not discriminate based on age. Both adults and children can find themselves battling bleeding gums and gum recession – both signs of gingivitis, and the more serious advancement of the disease, early onset
Dentures Partial Dentures
A smile just isn't a smile if it's incomplete. Missing teeth cause a host of problems, from difficulty speaking and eating to low self-confidence to jawbone deterioration. Don't give up on your smile. Advances in dental materials and technology have made full and
Diabetes And Dental Health
Introduction to Diabetes and Its Impact on Dental Health 25.8 million children and adults in the United States – 8.3% of the population – have diabetes. And not too far behind those 25.8 million are the estimated 79 million Americans with
Are My Gums Receding And Why
Understanding Gum Recession Progressive change can be difficult to notice, especially when it occurs to us and not someone else. Changes occurring along our gum line certainly fall into this category, and since recession is measured in millimeters it's especially easy
When Will Baby’s Teeth Arrive A Guide
When Will Baby's Teeth Arrive A Guide Understanding Teething in Babies Before your little one can talk, it’s a guessing game to figure out what may be causing them pain or discomfort. But if they’re drooling, nibbling on hands or toys, or seem