Jul 9, 2020 | Dental Problems
The human body is an amazing thing, able to recover from many illnesses and injuries. Sadly, most damage to teeth is permanent—the body cannot heal teeth the way it can flesh or bones. As such, tooth decay is a serious issue at any age. While we normally associate... 
Jun 25, 2020 | Dental Problems
Dentistry is filled with many fancy or intimidating sounding terms, and diastema is one of them. The good news is that it’s a big term for something that’s generally small and benign: diastema (plural diastemata) is the medical word for a gap between the teeth. While... 
Jun 11, 2020 | Dental Problems, General Dentistry
Sensitive teeth can be annoying to the point of distraction, making little, everyday things both inconvenient and painful. While a variety of treatments for sensitive teeth exist, the most popular is a sensitive tooth toothpaste, formulated to help ease the pain... 
Jun 2, 2020 | Dental Problems, Esthetic Dentistry
A healthy smile would ideally last a lifetime, but the fact remains teeth sustain damage, wear, and tear as the years go by. Sometimes the damage is serious, other times cosmetic, but it all has the potential to affect your smile, your daily activities, and your... 
May 13, 2020 | Dental Problems, General Dentistry
It’s not uncommon to find yourself waking up in the morning with a sore jaw, a headache, and/or painful sensations in your teeth. It’s important to remember, however, these symptoms may be signs of jaw clenching or teeth grinding (also known as bruxism) during sleep.... 
Feb 28, 2020 | Dental Problems
Enamel erosion is an important dental issue, which can affect both a patient’s smile and their overall oral health. But what is enamel erosion? How does it happen, and how can it be prevented or treated? Let’s go over this so that you can understand the issue and what...