A deep cleaning, also referred to as scaling and root planing, is usually done in patients who have excessive buildup of tartar and plaque, or who have active gum disease. Unlike a regular dental cleaning, a deep cleaning utilizes more specialized tools and can take a longer amount of time and more extensive work to…
Dental fillings are exactly what they sound like: materials used to help fill in cracks or cavities in a tooth. They help restore not only the shape and appearance of a normal tooth, but also help a weak tooth regain some of its functionality. Dental fillings are typically placed in teeth that have been extensively…
Depending on the severity of tooth damage and decay, teeth may need to be extracted and replaced to help preserve overall oral health and stability. Though teeth extraction itself can be relatively uncomfortable, there are fortunately numbing agents that are used that can help make the experience much more tolerable. However, once teeth have been…
Dental implants are intended to replace missing teeth and to help patients regain the ability to chew and bite foods effectively. However, immediately after a dental implant surgery it’s important to avoid certain foods that may cause irritation, damage, and prevention of the healing process. Specifically, foods that are hard to chew, overly acidic, or…
Tooth extractions can be performed for a multitude of different reasons. Some of the most common reasons include damaged or loose teeth, crowding of teeth, and tooth erosion due to poor dental hygiene. Though the procedure can be uncomfortable, there are fortunately numbing medications that can be given to help reduce the pain and discomfort…
It may be frustrating to get cavities even though you diligently brush and floss your teeth everyday. However, there could be other reasons why you’re more prone to getting cavities. The first is naturally having a dry mouth. Individuals with diagnosable dry mouth have a greater accumulation of bacteria which can lead to higher rates…
Anesthetic agents are routinely used for dental fillings and other extensive dental procedures to help reduce pain. Though this is great at making procedures more bearable, your mouth can be left feeling numb temporarily even after leaving the dentist’s office. This is of course unpleasant as it makes chewing feel strange, and can make foods…
Dental crowns are essentially caps of different materials that are placed over a tooth to help restore its shape and size, and to improve overall function, strength, and appearance of a tooth. It is often used on severely damaged teeth with the hopes of saving it from further damage or even falling out. Dentists will…
