Dentistry health care that works: tobacco The American Dental Association has long been a leader in the battle against tobacco-related disease, working to educate...
Whitening procedures have effectively restored the smile of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth. The darker tissue of your teeth, the dentin, can...
Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is often viewed as a harmless, though annoying, habit. Some people develop bruxism from an inability to deal with...
If you wince with pain after sipping a hot cup of coffee or chewing a piece of ice, chances are that you suffer from...
More and more people are avoiding the need for dentures as they grow older, going against the notion that false teeth are a normal...
Sealants are liquid coatings that harden on the chewing surfaces of teeth and are showing a great deal of effectiveness in preventing cavities—even on...
Some cases of acute periodontal (gum) disease that do not respond to more conventional treatment and self-care such as flossing may require a special...
Root canals are tiny passageways that branch off from beneath the top of the tooth, coursing their way vertically downward, until they reach the...
Infants Infants should be seen by our office after the first six months of age, and at least by the child’s first birthday. By...
If you lose one or more permanent teeth, an indentation may result in the gums and jawbone where the tooth used to be. When...
Plaque is a film of bacteria that forms on your teeth and gums after eating foods that produce acids. These foods may include carbohydrates...
Periodontal exams are vital in the maintenance of your oral health as they are used to assess the health of your gums and teeth....