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...

Women have special needs when it comes to their oral health. That's because the physical changes they undergo through life-things like...

Infants The first dental appointment for children should be after the child turns 6 months of age and before their first birthday. The...

A knocked out tooth or bitten tongue can cause panic in any parent, but quick thinking and staying calm are the best ways to approach...

Often times people are missing teeth due to periodontal disease, decay, trauma or genetic defects. Dentists will coordinate with a lab to...

When X-rays pass through your mouth during a dental exam, more X-rays are absorbed by the denser parts (such as teeth and bone) than by...

Brushing is the most effective method for removing harmful plaque from your teeth and gums. Getting the debris off your teeth and gums in...