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3 Things You Need To Know About Getting Dental Implants

Posted on June 3, 2015

Proper dental maintenance is important so you can keep all of your natural teeth. However, even if you try your best to take care of your teeth, you can still end up needing one or more extracted. Whenever a tooth towards the front of the mouth is extracted, many people opt to get dental implants so no one knows they are missing those particular teeth. Here are three things you need to know about getting dental implants. [Read More]

Irritated Bump On Your Gums? It Could Be A Cold Sore

Posted on May 13, 2015

If you have a persistent, painful bump on your gumline that won't go away, even with thorough tooth brushing and flossing habits, the cause might surprise you. While many disorders of the gums can be caused by poor dental hygiene, one potential cause for a painful bump on your gums that doesn't respond to good dental hygiene habits is a cold sore. Cause Despite their name, cold sores have nothing to do with cold temperatures. [Read More]

Unsecured Vs Implant-Retained Dentures

Posted on April 20, 2015

Unsecured or traditional dentures have been in use for decades, helping patients with missing teeth regain their tooth function and aesthetics, and reduce damage to their remaining teeth. Unfortunately, unsecured dentures are only held in place by the natural suction of the gums or clasps of the teeth, which makes them prone to coming off. Unsecured dentures can be especially problematic when eating, speaking, or laughing, as they can sometimes slip or loose suction. [Read More]

Dental Abscess Overview, Causes And Prevention

Posted on March 31, 2015

A dental abscess is an infection of your face, jaw, mouth or throat that starts out as a cavity or tooth infection. An abscess can be very painful if not treated, and you may not even realize you have one until you start to experience pain and discomfort. This article will give you an overview on why you may have an abscess, and what you can do to prevent one in the future. [Read More]