Getting a dental bone graft is more common than many people think. During a dental bone graft, bone is taken from your own body, a donor, or a synthetic material and placed into your jawbone to regenerate bone that was lost. Although getting a jawbone graft sounds uncomfortable, the procedure can be done under local […]
Teeth aren’t meant to hurt, but from time to time, you may experience an aching tooth. Tooth enamel, the shiny, protective layer on the outside of your tooth, generally keeps your teeth from harm. However, when enamel becomes compromised due to tooth decay, gum disease, aggressive tooth brushing, or eating too much sugar, teeth can […]
If your dentist has told you that you need a “deep cleaning”, you may be wondering what exactly this means. How is it different from a regular teeth cleaning? A deep cleaning is also called a gum scaling and root planing procedure, and your dentist will suggest it if you have gum disease. For this […]
Smoking is the number one preventable cause of death in the United States [1]. Smoking can not only cause damage that leads to chronic disease, including DNA damage that can lead to cancer, but it also affects your teeth and gums. But how exactly does smoking affect your smile? Here are the biggest oral health […]
Dental hygienists are oral healthcare professionals who work with your dentist to identify potential problems in your oral cavity, clean your teeth, and coach you on proper home care habits to keep your smile healthy. They focus on disease prevention and oral health promotion, and play an important part in helping you have a strong, […]
