An estimated sixty-five percent of Americans have bad breath. Over forty-million Americans have "chronic halitosis," which is persistent...

Treatment of an abscessed tooth An abscessed tooth is a pocket of pus, usually caused by some kind of infection and the spread of...

IS SNORING KEEPING YOU AWAKE? Did you Know? 24% of men and 18% of women suffer from snoring. 60% of men and 40% of women over the age of...

Some cases of acute periodontal (gum) disease that do not respond to more conventional treatment and self-care such as flossing may...

What is a root canal? Root canals are tiny passageways that branch off from beneath the top of the tooth, coursing their way vertically...

What is a crown? Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of a material like porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth. Crowns are typically...

Missing Teeth Fixed bridges and implants are often used to replace missing teeth and to correct some kinds of bite problems. Crowns and...

When facial reconstruction, including procedures involving the oral cavity, is called for, a specialist is needed. Surgical procedures of...

People who grind their teeth can sometimes develop a serious problem with their jaw, which left untreated, can adversely affect the...

Your bone and gum tissue should fit snugly around your teeth like a turtleneck. When you have periodontal disease, this supporting tissue...

General Procedure When restoration procedures such as root canal therapy, crowns, or fillings are not enough to save a tooth, it may need...

A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. It is made of acrylic resin, sometimes in combination with...

Braces are applied to teeth for various reasons, including poorly aligned jaws, crooked, crowded and missing teeth, or a bad bite (also...

The least costly and most commonly used method by dentists to restore a patient’s dentition is the removable denture. The downside of the...

Everyone knows that sweets are bad for your teeth. But, did you know that the amount of sweet food you eat is not as important as the...

What are Sealants? The premolar and molar teeth are the largest teeth in the mouth. They have a larger surface area and have several...

There are two types of mouth rinses. These are cosmetic and therapeutic. Cosmetic mouth rinses, or mouth wash as they are sometimes...

What is flossing? Flossing is a method for removing bacteria and other debris that cannot be reached by a toothbrush. It generally...

It has long been known that good nutrition and a well-balanced diet is one of the best defenses for your oral health. Providing your body...

More and more people are avoiding the need for dentures as they grow older, going against the notion that false teeth are a normal part...