Getting Crowned: Treating Your Teeth Like Royalty

Posted on: 11 October 2022
Have you been recently advised by your dentist to get a gum graft? If so, do not be alarmed; gum grafting may work wonders for your mouth and smile. Note that oral health is not only limited to tooth decay but can also include gum recession which causes more damage. A gum recession comprises tissue pulling away from the teeth, exposing the roots. If left untreated, the condition may cause serious health issues such as tooth loss.
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Posted on: 16 September 2022
Experiencing sudden tooth pain can be cause for alarm. It can be difficult for the average person to determine whether this pain can be addressed with a routine dental appointment, or if the pain is indicative of a true dental emergency. Being able to understand when you are experiencing a dental emergency can help you seek out the right type of dental care needed to resolve any issues with your teeth.
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Posted on: 11 August 2022
Raising children takes a team, and that team includes doctors and teachers in addition to the parents. For daily tasks like brushing and flossing one's teeth, learning how to do the task properly and to do it consistently is crucial for better oral health later in life. But sometimes there can be some confusion on the part of new parents as they may not realize that there are things they have to do that the dentist can't do.
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Posted on: 7 July 2022
If you are missing multiple teeth, you may be looking into single-unit dental implants, dentures, or bridges. One option you may want to consider is a splinted implant. Splinted implants are implants that are fused together at the crown—like a bridge. While portions of a dental bridge may only sit above the gumline, splinted implants still have posts beneath the gumline for each individual tooth. There are some pros and cons for splinted implants, so ask yourself the following questions to see if splinted implants would be a good fit.
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