What Is Tooth Luxation?
A shifted or dislodged tooth may be the result of damaged or injured ligaments. The tissues that support your teeth can experience trauma due to falls and other accidents. What occurs in response is called tooth luxation. A relatively common event, tooth luxation makes up over 25 percent of all general dental injuries and roughly…
Causes of Gum Recession
Roughly 50 percent of adults experience gum recession after age 30. Characterized by tooth sensitivity and a higher risk for cavities, receding gums are spurred by periodontal disease or certain lifestyle factors. Learn about gum recession and its common causes. What Is Gum Recession? Gum recession occurs when the existing tissue starts to erode or…
What to Do If Your Dental Implant Feels Loose
Dental implants are one of the most consistent and reliable methods to replace a lost tooth. Inserting a post to support an abutment and crown stimulates the jawbone, improves bite strength and restores the appearance of your smile. Despite these benefits, this restorative dental procedure has a five to 10 percent failure rate. In these…
What Can Sugar Do to Your Teeth?
For patients of all ages, dentists will consistently give one piece of advice for maintaining tooth health: Limit your sugar consumption. Sugar contributes to tooth decay, providing fuel for the bacteria in your mouth to generate acids that eat away the enamel and form cavities. Learn how this happens and what you can do. How…
How Does Jawbone Loss Occur?
Jawbone loss begins with lack of support for a tooth in the socket and, in some cases, the presence of infection and inflammation. The tissue begins to deteriorate in this area, before being reabsorbed by the body. In response, you may experience difficulty chewing and biting or notice the shape of your face has changed….