The list of factors that deter patients from the dental office is understandably extensive. Even when dental treatment is clinically necessary, many patients find it difficult to overcome the feeling of denial and the natural tendency to procrastinate. For some patients, a strong gag reflex can even be a significant deterrent from the dental office. […]

In a matter of moments, an innocent discussion about missing teeth can evolve into a storm of confusing clinical terms and concepts. There are countless benefits to be gained from replacing missing teeth, but there are also several replacement options. Which solution is best, and what are the differences and similarities? Dental implants and dentures […]

Now this is interesting!  Researchers studied the teeth and gums of 1,000 year-old skeletons in a medieval cemetery in Germany and found that the plaque on these sets of teeth actually “encased” the same types of bacteria that plague many mouths today.  The researchers also said that they had decades worth of plaque on their […]

As you explore today’s modern solutions for replacing missing teeth, you’ve got quite a lot to consider. Having a smile that looks great is an asset. Even if you’re not in the market for a glamorous Hollywood smile, you’d probably still like to have teeth that look like they’ve always been yours. But, looks aren’t […]

No two mouths look identical. Of course, the teeth can be made to appear similar, but the soft tissues that line the mouth and face are impossible to duplicate. This is why it can be so difficult to assess your own mouth for the signs and symptoms of a health problem. With an untrained eye, […]

Orthognathic Surgery, also referred to as corrective jaw surgery, is the correction of jaw, tooth, and facial deformities through the combined use of orthodontic treatment and oral maxillofacial surgery in the upper and/or lower jaws. For certain deformities of the jaw, orthodontics alone cannot bring the teeth into a proper and healthy alignment. In order […]

Often times, oral conditions are defined by their descriptive characteristics and color. A brownish, bluish, or black lesion in the mouth are such conditions and will be further categorized by their appearance. Lesions that display well-defined borders will be grouped separately from lesions that appear to be diffuse or have undefined borders. Although these lesions […]

Quite often, a bad wisdom tooth is recommended for extraction based upon a clinical evaluation and information that must be gathered from a panoramic x-ray. Even when the tooth has not erupted through the gums and the bone, or when the tooth is partially lodged into the back corner of the mouth, advanced clinical diagnostic […]

Your search for new teeth is a personal and important journey that will impact your life and your finances indefinitely. If you are among the many adults who have experienced total tooth loss, or if years of dental problems have left you contemplating dentures, choosing new teeth that offer stability and peace of mind can […]

Rather than dismiss an apparent ulcer, canker sore, or cracking corners of the lips, it is best to confirm your suspicions with a visit to your dental surgeon. The term “ulcer” is used to define a deep lesion that resembles a crater that extends through the surface of the soft tissue and involves the underlying […]