A root canal is usually recommended to patients with a badly decayed tooth in an effort to save the remaining parts of the tooth and stop pain. The procedure involves the removal of the decayed parts of the tooth as well as the nerve and pulp and sealing shut the gap in the tooth. This…
Oral Health
Importance of Getting an Oral Cancer Screening
Approximately 53,000 Americans were diagnosed with oral cancer in 2019 alone. Oral cancer can be life-threatening if it is not diagnosed and treated in its early stages, and it is usually detected during a normal dental checkup. This can be a particularly dangerous type of cancer, because it doesn’t always present obvious symptoms or pain…
How To Prevent Dental Stains?
Dental stains can vary from a mild yellowing to dark brown lines or patches on teeth. Over time, stains may become permanent, particularly if a person has poor dental hygiene. Dental stains can be caused by a number of different reasons, including genetics, aging, and even some medical conditions and medications. However, discoloration primarily occurs…
When Is it Time to Visit an Oral Surgeon?
Should you need dental implants, restorative surgical procedures, or relief from facial pain, a visit to the oral surgeon may help. Oral surgeons specialize and train to handle such surgical procedures. Not only do oral surgeons provide standard dental services, they can also treat facial and tooth injuries as well as a broken jaw or knocked-out teeth….
What to Expect from a Dental Filling
Dental fillings are a versatile solution to a lot of dental problems. Getting a dental filling often refers to filling cavities or holes that have developed in your teeth. This can happen because of poor dental hygiene (which leads to cavities) or to address other oral issues, such as cracked or broken teeth as a…
The Best Way to Floss Your Teeth
When it comes to brightening up your smile, simply brushing your teeth is not enough. Flossing removes all the food particles stuck between your teeth. It prevents gum disease, tooth decay, and promotes your overall dental health. However, flossing is often underestimated and forgotten. As a result, many people are not familiar with how flossing…
What Can an Oral Surgeon Perform?
An oral surgeon is a dental specialist with years of training and specialized experience performing surgeries to conditions that affect the facial bone, skin, and muscles, including the mouth and jaw. Their additional training after dental school qualifies them to perform hospital-based procedures and administer anesthesia. An oral surgeon can specialize in trauma, diseases, and…
Do Root Canals Cause Health Problems?
A root canal is a dental procedure that is performed to save decaying, infected, or injured teeth. This is a common procedure for a cracked tooth or a deep cavity that often causes pain. Like any invasive dental procedure, a root canal is done with anesthesia. You may feel mild discomfort for a few days…
Differences Between a Dentist and an Oral Surgeon
Depending on your dental needs, there often can be some confusion on whether to visit your dentist or an oral surgeon. Although some of the treatments offered by both may overlap, the two professions are in fact very different. Therefore, it’s beneficial to make the distinction between the two to ensure you receive the care…
Recovery Process from Oral Surgery
When one thinks of oral surgery, they probably don’t consider that many very common dental procedures have a surgical element to them. For example, one can’t have an implant without extracting the damaged tooth and inserting a metal post into the jawbone. Wisdom teeth require surgery to remove them, as does any other tooth that requires…
