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In several Middle Eastern and European cultures, dreams of having loose teeth are considered a sign of bad things to come. Fortunately, superstitions are just cultural traditions that people carry with them from generation to generation and nothing more. In the West, we generally think that dreaming of loose teeth means impending stress about some… Read More

What is laser dentistry? Very simply, it is an area of dentistry that involves the use of lasers during any number of cosmetic, plastic, and corrective surgeries and procedures. Laser dentistry can address a range of minor and major oral health issues, including those related to gum disease, obstructive sleep apnea, hypersensitivity, tooth decay, nerve… Read More

Have you ever been eating or drinking something and experienced immense pain? Do you feel sensitivity when you consume hot or cold items? Chances are, you have a cracked tooth.  Enamel, the outer layer of your teeth, experiences wear, and tear. Its high mineral content makes it the strongest tissue in the body. Over time,… Read More

Most people brush their teeth at least twice every day. However, almost all of them fail to pay the same attention to their gums. A recent report by the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) revealed that up to 47% of American adults over the age of 30 have gum disease. Some gum diseases may go… Read More

Gum pain is something that many of us have experienced at some point in our lives. Sometimes, it can start as a small annoyance that may resolve itself by taking some extra care with oral hygiene. At other times, it starts off being quite painful and only increases over time. But why do we experience… Read More

Many people are self-conscious about having dingy yellow or grayish teeth. Unfortunately, this is a common problem that can have a number of causes, including aging. Our teeth have layers. The inner layer, which is yellowish in color, is called the dentin. The dentin is surrounded by a hard, white, outer layer called the enamel…. Read More

Thousands of people develop dental infections each year. In most cases, prompt treatment can result in complete recovery. However, when left untreated, a tooth infection can cause both oral health problems and other potentially serious medical issues. A Brief Overview Of Dental Infections Also known as dental abscesses, tooth infections occur when bacteria-laden pus pockets… Read More

Oral health plays an integral role in overall health. Unfortunately, not everyone has full access to the care they need. At times, it is difficult for disabled and special needs individuals to receive adequate dental care for a variety of reasons. Some disabilities can make providing care more complicated for both the dentist and the… Read More

Do you wake up with a sore jaw or a dull headache every morning? Have you experienced recent sensitivity in your teeth? If so, you may have bruxism–the term for severe teeth grinding that usually occurs overnight, while you sleep.  While the initial symptoms of bruxism may seem mild, it’s crucial that you visit a… Read More

Getting dental implants is not a decision that should be made lightly, but it can be life-changing for people who have lost one or more teeth. Those who are missing teeth suffer not only from cosmetic issues, but often from low-self esteem, problems chewing, and a feeling of simply missing something in their mouth. In… Read More