Sedation Dentistry Options Having dental work done can be nerve-racking. It is normal to feel nervous as we don’t normally have others poking around in our mouths. Dental appointments don’t need to be stressful or affect your day in any way. Many patients...
What causes tooth discoloration? Stained, from the outside or from the inside could cause tooth discoloration. There are three main factors: Extrinsic Staining on the outer layer of the tooth (enamel), usually caused by drinking dark colored drinks such as coffee or...
What is Tooth Sensitivity? Do you feel an aching pain when you breathe in cold air, or when you have hot or cold beverages? That probably means you have sensitive teeth, also known as, dentin hypersensitivity. Sensitive teeth are very common. As a matter of fact, 50%...
What is Periodontitis? Do you ever wonder what causes people to lose their teeth? Or why we often see elderly people with dentures? Chances are these cases are a result of periodontitis, an inflammatory disease that affects the supporting structures of our teeth. This...
Gingivitis We often hear the term gingivitis when discussing oral health, but many may not be aware of what gingivitis actually is. To put it simply, gingivitis is a term to describe inflammation of the gums. Our gums are the soft tissues that surround and help...
