One of the most important things you can do when experiencing any sort of issue with your oral health is to try to identify where the problem is occurring. This way, it may give you a little insight into the possible cause of any issue that you may have. For tooth pain, this can be… Read more »
Tooth sensitivity is a very common condition, and can also be caused by a few different factors. It is important to note the times when you have an event in order to see if you can isolate a cause. It is cold that is giving you issues? Sugar? Or are you experiencing this over a… Read more »
We don’t think about it often, but our mouth is an incredibly vulnerable place. Our bodies are constantly fighting off infection from exposure to the air. And since we are constantly using our mouths for talking or eating, that exposure exists throughout the day, and into when you sleep. The food we eat itself is… Read more »
There are some times when different aspects of oral health come together, forcing us to perform two seemingly different procedures together. Sometimes that means a simultaneous situation. In other instances, we need to achieve a certain goal before we can proceed with the next step. This can be because of stability concerns or a bacterial… Read more »
For many reasons, sometimes we require a tooth or even several to be surgically removed. And while we always want to maintain as much healthy natural material as possible, sometimes the remaining structure is too unstable or weak to use. Or the infection may have grown significant enough that saving becomes impossible. Whatever the situation… Read more »
When we lose one or more of our teeth, our body immediately begins to operate as if that area of the mouth is no longer vital. This includes what is called reabsorption, where our immune system pulls its resources from one area in order to focus on overall health. Obviously, this is not ideal for… Read more »
Gum recession is a serious problem in the United States, with almost 50% of adults having some form of periodontal disease. So almost half of us are struggling with this as we speak. But even if you are part of the healthy 50%, it’s also important for you to monitor your gumline, from its location… Read more »
Root canals have a very specific history when depicted in movies, television, or books. Horribly painful things that people want to avoid at all costs. Often, someone will choose to simply chew on the other side of the mouth, for fear of aggravating a bad tooth. But that doesn’t have to be the case! Root canals,… Read more »
Hiding dental issues may seem like an easy quick fix to your problems. But they only become worse, and it is always best to handle periodontal issues as soon as we can. We have solutions, but often the entire idea of having a graft is frightening to individuals. But they shouldn’t be! Today, your Newport… Read more »
We only hear about wisdom teeth when there are issues with them. They don’t appear to do too much good even when they are healthy. So why do we have them? If we are evolving, are our mouths as well? It is easier to recognize if there are issues with your wisdom teeth if you… Read more »
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