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3 Dental Issues To Watch For In Children With Down Syndrome

Posted on September 3, 2015

If you're the parent of a child who was born with Down Syndrome, you're no doubt aware that your child is at greater risk for certain medical problems, like heart defects or thyroid problems. What can be easy to overlook is that your child is also at risk for certain dental problems as well. While tooth problems don't carry the same immediate risks for your child as medical issues, they do have the potential to greatly impact your child's life if not properly treated. [Read More]

6 Signs Of An Abscessed Tooth

Posted on August 14, 2015

An abscess is an accumulation of pus that builds up inside of your teeth or gums due to a bacterial infection. The presence of pus is actually a buildup of dead white blood cells from the immune response caused by the infection. When pus accumulates in an enclosed area, such as a tooth, an abscess forms. A dental abscess is considered a dental emergency. If you develop an abscessed tooth, you will need to get treatment at a place like Peak Family Dentistry & Orthodontics as soon as possible to prevent the infection from spreading or worsening. [Read More]

What's The Fix For Lower Denture Problems?

Posted on July 30, 2015

Wearing dentures shouldn't be uncomfortable or inconvenient for you. You should be able to put your dentures in early in the morning and go the entire day without any issues. Unfortunately, lower dentures can make wearing dentures less than comfortable. Why is the lower denture problematic while the top denture is not? Problems While Chewing Since the lower denture only has the ridge to support it, it is more difficult to keep in place. [Read More]

Signs You Have A Cavity

Posted on July 8, 2015

Cavities are one of the most common types of dental problems. They are simply tooth decay in its early stages. The good news is that if you catch a cavity early enough and get it filled by a dentist, you can avoid further decay of the tooth. Ignoring or not noticing a cavity can eventually lead to so much decay that you would have to have the tooth pulled or that it would, quite literally, rot out of your mouth! [Read More]