A chipped tooth is a common dental problem. It can follow a bite on something hard, a fall, or years of gradual wear. The damage ranges from a small rough edge to a fracture that exposes the inner layers of the tooth, and treatment depends on how deep and how large...
Dentures don’t last forever. Even a well-made, well-fitted set will wear down and shift out of sync with your mouth over the years. Most people need a replacement or reline somewhere between five and ten years, though that window really depends on the person....
Many people who brush twice a day and floss regularly still notice a rough yellow or brown deposit along the gumline. That deposit is tartar. It does not respond to brushing because it is no longer a soft film. It is a mineralized layer that attaches firmly to the...
Facial swelling from a tooth problem is not always something you can just watch and wait out. Sometimes it is a localized issue a dentist can handle during a routine visit. Other times, it signals a spreading infection that needs attention right away. Telling the two...
A cavity often produces no early symptoms. In its initial stages, it can sit in the enamel without causing pain or sensitivity, which makes it easy to overlook until it has grown larger. Catching it while it is still minor can preserve more of the natural tooth and...
Tooth decay remains one of the most common oral health problems, and fluoride continues to be one of the strongest defenses against it. You already get fluoride from toothpaste, and in many communities, from drinking water. A professional fluoride treatment applies a...
