What Does Your Tongue Say About Your Oral Health?
The teeth and gums are often associated with oral health, but your tongue also plays a role. It can potentially harbor bacteria, indicate the presence a fungal infection or show signs of mouth cancer. To fully take charge of your oral health, learn how to evaluate your tongue. What Your Tongue Should Look Like The…
How to Take Care of Your Veneers
Veneers are bonded porcelain or resin shells that immediately upgrade the appearance of your teeth. They help disguise chips, stains, wear and other irregularities to improve and even out your smile. In certain cases, they create a more aligned, symmetrical look and help camouflage minor gaps. Sets are custom made and attached to the front…
What Happens If You Leave a Cavity Untreated?
Health concerns like pain, swelling and pus should not be ignored. Inside your mouth, these symptoms often indicate a cavity in varying stages of decay. The progression of decay may cause an infection to spread to multiple teeth, your jawbone or blood. Rather than leaving an untreated cavity to fester, here’s what you should keep…
What To Do If Your Dental Crown Falls Off
Whether due to a sudden impact or chewing a tough food, you might notice a dental crown has come loose in your mouth. Patients generally receive a crown after a tooth is cracked or damaged to preserve the structure. With sufficient dental care, crowns are built to last years. Yet decay or damage can cause…
Options for Repairing a Chipped Tooth
There are many potential causes of a chipped tooth, including biting down on something hard to falling and hitting your face. Teeth grinding, which wears away at the enamel and unchecked decay can also lead to a chip. In all cases, the tooth should be addressed as soon as possible. Otherwise, the exposed tissue can…