Dental Blog

Bleeding gums when you brush or floss is often an early symptom of gingivitis, which can lead to advanced stages of gum disease. Fortunately, this symptom doesn’t mean it’s too late to turn the health of your gums around. There are two components to bleeding gums treatment – quality oral care at home and professional treatment at a dental office....

Suppose you look in the mirror and smile, and it looks as though your teeth have become longer and more prominent. If that’s the case, you may have gum recession. Receding gums are often an early sign of gum disease and can lead to serious oral health problems when the problem is ignored. What Are Receding Gums? Gum or gingival,...

Pain is one method the body uses to indicate that something is wrong. You might’ve pulled a muscle in your back lifting a heavy box or accidentally burned your hand while cooking. If you’ve ever had a toothache, you know tooth pain is no fun. If you’re unable to receive dental attention right away, you can try some tooth pain...

What Is a Cavity? A cavity is what you get from tooth decay — damage to a tooth. Decay can affect the outer coating of a tooth (called enamel) and the inner layer (called dentin). Cavity Signs and Symptoms The symptoms of a cavity will depend on how large it is and where it is in your mouth. You may...

The two major forms of periodontal disease are gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis, if not properly treated, in some individuals will develop into the more advanced and destructive periodontitis, which can involve loss of gum and bone around the teeth. Both forms require immediate attention. Inflammation Scientific advances have improved understanding of the interrelationship between oral and overall systemic health and disease. Chronic inflammation in any part...

Your doctor can help you find a sleep apnea treatment that works best for you. But you can also do things at home to improve your symptoms. Some of them will even boost your health overall, and lower your chances for other medical problems. Tip 1: Lose Weight if You Need To Not all people with sleep apnea are overweight or obese, but about half are. If...

Struggling with Tooth Sensitivity? Our Dentists Can Help!Sensitive teeth can cause pain or discomfort when coming in contact with certain stimuli like cold air, hot or cold foods, hot or cold drinks, sweets, or even touch. The Dental office provides various treatments to combat your teeth sensitivity. Dentinal Sensitivity Depending on the type of sensitivity that you have, different methods...

Many adults suffer from chronic jaw and facial pain. Some common symptoms include pain in or around the ear, tenderness of the jaw, pain when biting, or headaches. Many things can cause facial pain, which can make it difficult to diagnose and treat. Your dentist will conduct a thorough exam, which may include X-rays, to determine the cause of the...

More than 700 kinds of bacteria can live in your mouth — some helpful, and some harmful. Don’t run for your toothbrush or mouthwash just yet. As long as they’re in balance, the “good” kind keep the “bad” ones from hurting you. But if that balance gets out of whack, the harmful ones can take hold and lead to gum disease. You might have heard...