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The Purpose of Temporary Crowns

Temporary dental crowns play an essential role in a tooth’s restoration. Most people don’t realize the various purposes a temporary dental crown serves such as: Shifting- Without having a temporary crown in place you risk the treated tooth and the teeth around it...

Why did my crown come off?

Whether you have a temporary or permanent crown you should be aware that it may eventually come off. For some it may be painful, but when most people have a crown fall off it is simply more of an inconvenience.  These types of emergencies are not uncommon, and in many...

Gum Disease Threatens Your Overall Health!

If you or someone you know has periodontal disease they are in danger of increasing their likelihood of developing chronic inflammatory conditions. The bacteria that surround your teeth can do great damage to your oral health resulting in loose teeth, bad breath, and...

The Fit and Form of Removable Dentures

In your mouth teeth help maintain bone levels of your gums, and at the same time the bones of the gums support your teeth. This relationship ensures that both the teeth and the gums remain strong. In individuals that have missing teeth this interdependency is lost,...

Oral Piercings and your Dental Health

Getting a piercing in your lip, cheek, or tongue is a increasingly common form of self-expression.  However, if you have an oral piercing or are considering getting one there are dangers that you should know about.   Common side effects of mouth piercings include...