The American Dental Association (ADA) defines periodontics as a dental specialty that focuses on the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting the gums, ligaments, bones, and other structures supporting the teeth. Since your gum health is crucial to both your oral and overall health, you may require the services of a periodontist at some…
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Tips to Improve Your Dental Hygiene
You must have heard time and time again about how good oral hygiene is crucial for maintaining your overall health. But did you know that it entails more than just brushing and flossing your teeth? Good oral hygiene is something that requires commitment and knowing the most effective strategies for keeping not just your pearly…
Preventing Dental Caries in Your Child
Dental caries is the most common chronic disease that affects children between the ages of six and 11, and adolescents between the ages of 12 and 19. Dental caries also referred to as cavities or tooth decay are painful and can severely affect your child’s health and quality of life. For this reason, dentists recommend…
Questions to Ask Your Dentist At Your Next Dental Appointment
If you care about your teeth and mouth health, don’t miss dental appointments. It is recommended that you see your dentist at least twice a year for an exam and cleaning. Your visits to the dentist are an excellent time to ask questions about your oral health and find solutions for dental issues that you…
Is my jaw pain serious enough to require treatment?
Jaw pain is a hallmark symptom of temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ. The temporomandibular joint is what connects the skull and jaw. Throughout the day, the joint is used in talking, chewing, and other functions that involve the use of the jaw. The disorder could develop from teeth clenching and nighttime grinding, or bruxism. As…
What Dentures Can Do For You
If you have lost some or all of your teeth due to decay, an accident, or disease, one way to restore your smile is with dentures, removable dental appliances that are specifically designed to replace natural missing teeth. You may think that dentures require a lot of maintenance and are probably uncomfortable. However, modern models…
Prolong Your Smile with Our Dental Services in St. Paul, Minnesota
A beautiful smile is a powerful tool to have. It communicates positivity, confidence, and good health. If your smile is looking dull or if you are feeling ashamed to open your mouth lately, it may be time to set up an appointment with a dentist. Don’t prolong this feeling — you deserve to have the…
What to Expect from a Visit with a Periodontist
A periodontist is a specialized dentist who has three more years of intensive training beyond dental school in the study of gum and bone health, and special surgical treatments. They are therefore highly skilled in diagnosing, treating, and preventing gum inflammation and disease, and helping you keep your teeth strong and intact. They are also…
Visiting a Dental Office While Pregnant
If you are currently pregnant and have a dentist appointment coming up, you may be thinking of either of these two things: whether you should postpone your appointment or what you need to do to stay safe during your visit. It is important to keep your dental appointments while you are pregnant, and you should…
Get Your Smile Back with Dentistry
Your smile is one of the first things people notice when they see you or talk to you. Characteristics of your smile, such as the whiteness of your teeth and whether they are aligned, are natural impressions that stay in the minds of the people you meet and see every day. If you are talking…