Most dental problems don’t happen overnight. They start quietly, and worsen little by little until, one day, you feel a sharp pain or sudden sensitivity. A failing filling is no different. If a filling is starting to break down, your tooth may no longer be fully protected, leaving you vulnerable to cavities and discomfort. The good news? Catching it early makes all the difference.
When most people think about oral hygiene, they focus on keeping their teeth clean and cavity free. But your gums play an equally important role in maintaining a healthy smile. Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss, and it often progresses silently, causing significant damage before symptoms appear.
Dental emergencies can strike when you least expect it, but prompt care can make all the difference when it comes to your comfort and long-term oral health. If you’re dealing with sudden tooth pain, a cracked or broken tooth, or a knocked-out tooth, quick action is essential. Keep reading to learn more about when to seek emergency dental care and what you can do in the meantime.
When a patient visits our office for a routine hygiene examination and cleaning, their number one concern is whether we see signs of tooth decay. Patients should be visiting our office every four to six months for routine examinations. During these exams, we not only thoroughly clean your teeth and remove plaque and bacteria, but we also check for problems with your oral health.
We know that many of our patients are preparing for upcoming holiday festivities. No matter what or how you celebrate, this is a special time of year. While we would hate for anyone to experience an emergency during the holiday season that may affect your celebrations, we want to share some important information to remember if you end up experiencing a dental emergency.
When you visit our office for an oral hygiene examination, there are certain problems we are looking for when we clean and check your teeth. We look for serious conditions, such as gum disease and oral cancer, as well as signs of decay or cavities. You may already know the term “cavity”, but do you really understand what it means and how it is caused? Read on to learn more about cavities and what can happen if they are not treated in a timely fashion.
Do you wake up in the morning feeling tension in your jaw and face? Or do you regularly experience dental discomfort but do not have dental decay? If so, you may be grinding your teeth. The correct term for teeth grinding and clenching is bruxism. Patients who experience bruxism have a greater chance of experiencing severe dental issues, such as cracks or breaks, due to the repeated pressure on the teeth. One major cause of bruxism is stress.
When was the last time you visited our office for a hygiene examination and cleaning? If it has been longer than six months, you are due for a visit. One of the best aspects of summer is the relaxed schedule, making it the perfect time to visit our office. If you have been meaning to schedule your next visit but are always too busy, now is a great time to call our office, before the hustle and bustle of the fall begins. Once fall arrives, time will move quickly, and it will be the holiday season before you know it. The longer you go between appointments, the greater the chance you have of experiencing dental problems. Read on to learn more about the importance of receiving routine dental care.
When was the last time you visited our office for an oral hygiene examination and cleaning? Now that spring has arrived, there is no better time to schedule your next appointment. You can consider it the “spring cleaning” of your mouth. Spring cleaning is a common term for the activity of organizing and deep cleaning during this season. When you visit our office for a hygiene examination and cleaning, we do a deep clean of the mouth, removing any lingering plaque and bacteria that have built up since your last visit. Failure to schedule routine appointments can lead to serious complications with your oral health. Read on to learn more.
While we hope our patients never experience a dental emergency, one of the most common is a cracked tooth. One way to help prevent this issue is to maintain routine dental care in our office. We will check your teeth for signs of potential problems, such as cracks. It is important to have a cracked tooth treated as soon as possible.
