When bacteria attack a weakened tooth, the resulting decay can often spread quickly. This can cause heightened sensitivity, a significant dental fracture, or even persistent pain. If you are able to ignore these symptoms, or a dental phobia prevents you from seeking treatment, the problem is likely to escalate. In time, the tooth decay can penetrate the root of the... read more »

While most schools and athletic associations enforce the use of mouthguards during rigorous athletics, there are still many hobbyists that are unaware of dental threats. Certain activities like rock climbing, extreme sports and rafting can cause a blow to the face. If you aren’t wearing a quality mouthguard in these moments, it can cause severe trauma to one of your... read more »

If you’re an athlete participating in a contact sport or other vigorous activity, you are at increased risk of injury. This chance only increases if you practice or play without the use of a required mouth guard. If a blow to the face carries enough force to traumatize one or more teeth, you might need to seek the care of... read more »

Your teeth have multiple layers and each of them serves a specific role. The tooth enamel layer is hard enough to allow you to bite and chew foods, while also resisting the bacterial development of tooth decay. The somewhat sensitive dentin layer connects the relationship between the outer layers of the tooth and the softer tissues in the pulp core... read more »

Dental trauma can come in several different forms. However, it is most often the result of an accidental hard fall or an unprotected blow to the face. If this causes persistent pain or heightened sensitivity, it likely means that the sensitive internal structures of the tooth have been compromised. To treat a tooth in this condition, you might need to... read more »

Dental fractures come in a variety of forms and severity. While they can be caused by an oral trauma, such as a blow to the face, they could also be the result of chronic night grinding or a bad habit of using your teeth as tools. When this happens, the microscopic textures in the damaged tooth enamel could gradually trap... read more »

If you have ever had a root canal treatment, you understand they are not a walk in the park, However, if a tooth that requires a root canal is left unchecked, it can cause serious health issues not only to your mouth but also to your overall health. Do you know the basics of root canal therapy? Listed below are... read more »

Inconsistencies in your oral hygiene routine can allow a cavity to form on one of your teeth. Should you fail to attend your regular dental checkup and cleaning, the problem could go undetected and untreated. This could potentially allow the tooth decay to spread deep enough into the tooth to infect the root or compromise so much of the existing... read more »

Root canals are treatments designed to protect your teeth after the pulp of a tooth has been damaged. The pulp is a soft tissue inside a tooth that contains the life force of the tooth, including nerves, connective tissues, and blood vessels. If it becomes diseased or infected, it must be removed and the tooth must be sealed or the... read more »

How do you know if you might need a root canal treatment? If you are experiencing a persistent toothache, have tooth pain when hot or cold food or drinks touch a tooth, or if your tooth hurts when you bite down or chew your food, these can all be indications that your tooth may be inflamed or infected.  This can... read more »