Thanksgiving commemorates an important moment in our history, but for most people, the holiday revolves around food, and lots of it. Aside from overstuffing yourself, the feast can also pose a risk to your oral health by overfeeding the bacteria that reside in your mouth, which can increase your risk for tooth decay and other… Read more »
Third molars, or wisdom teeth, are the last four teeth to grow in an adult patient’s mouth, erupting behind the second molars between the ages of 17 and 25. With the addition of wisdom teeth, people typically grow 32 adult (or permanent) teeth; unfortunately, many patients can only accommodate 28 teeth on their dental ridges,… Read more »
Some patients with sensitive teeth have no choice but to pay attention to their toothaches. The discomfort can be severe enough that it forces them to think only of finding relief. For many other patients, however, one or more teeth may be only slightly sensitive and easier to ignore (for the time being). Neglecting to… Read more »
Have you ever noticed a little pink mixed in with your toothpaste and saliva while brushing your teeth? Bleeding oral tissues can indicate a few things; for instance, you may have scraped or bitten your lip, or the inside of your cheek, hard enough to make it bleed. Unlike a bitten lip or cheek, however,… Read more »
Patients who’ve lost a considerable amount of teeth on one or both of their dental ridges can suffer from a significantly reduced ability to bite and chew, as well as the diminished confidence that can accompany severe tooth loss. For hundreds of years, and perhaps much longer, edentulous patients (those who’ve lost all of their… Read more »
Losing one or more teeth has a dramatic impact on a smile’s appearance, as well as its health and integrity. By replacing lost teeth with implant-supported dental prostheses, Drs. Maria and Thanasi Loukas have helped many patients regain their confidence and quality of life after suffering tooth loss. Yet, once implants are secured and replacement… Read more »
Depending on the reason, losing a tooth can come as a surprise to some patients, but being told that one needs to be extracted can prove devastating as you anticipate the loss of what should have been a permanent tooth. With the numerous tools and treatments made available by modern dentistry, more people are able… Read more »
With the advancement of dentistry and dental techniques and technologies, root canal procedures have changed considerably over the past few years. Many patients do not realize this and still cling to their preconceived notions regarding root canals. The negative connotations that this procedure carries are largely unfounded. 1. A root canal is painful. A root… Read more »
For a long time, the term “root canal” carried a negative connotation, but the common misconceptions associated with endodontic treatment have been invalidated. Due to anesthetics, modern technologies, and precision techniques, the days of painful root canal procedures are gone. Today, the treatment truly relieves pain. Patients considering a root canal may not know what… Read more »
You may not be familiar with the term “endodontics,” but you’ve most likely heard of root canals. The canals that lead to your roots offer a passage to these complex structures that reside in your dental pulp. In order for a dentist to be able to offer you root canal procedures, they have to have… Read more »
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