A simple tooth extraction near you removes a tooth that our dentist can see in your mouth. General dentists usually perform simple extractions after applying a local anesthetic to the gums near the extraction site to minimize any discomfort experienced by the patient. Our dentist will use an elevator to loosen the tooth to be…
Left unchecked, infections in the interior of your tooth can cause a wide range of symptoms and even spread beyond the interior of your tooth into the interior of your jaw and bloodstream. If a serious tooth infection spreads beyond your tooth and into your bloodstream, it can place your general health at risk and…
Dental implants have come a long way, like many parts of modern dental practice and treatment. Thanks to constant advances in materials and techniques, modern dental implants have a 95% success rate in replacing one or more missing teeth. Patients who have received dental implants near you experience restored dental function, renewed confidence, and improved…
For millennia, people have been trying to replace their missing teeth. Archaeologists have surmised that, as early as 700 B.C., people tried to fill gaps in their jaw by using teeth recovered from animals or dead people. Those alternatives to carved bone or ivory certainly had the benefit of looking natural. After all, they were…
Is there anything that strikes a parent’s heart more than a child in pain? No parent wants to hear their child complain about the pain of any kind. Toothache pain is no different. There is good, better, and potentially bad news on this front. The good news is toothaches are usually minor and not significant…
Modern and sophisticated dental implants near you offer permanent solutions to missing and damaged teeth. But there’s a catch. As sophisticated as those implants are, maintaining them properly to ensure their lifespan and your health relies on some old-school factors — you and your commitment to oral hygiene. Simply by neglecting your oral hygiene habits…
Did you know that babies are born with 20 teeth? According to our pediatric dentist near you, they lie in wait beneath the surface of the gums until every parent’s favourite time — teething time. Those baby teeth generally appear around six to seven months (though it can happen anytime between three and 18 months)….
Parents are always looking for ways to keep their children healthy and happy. Thankfully, in today’s world, much information is in our hands that helps us make informed decisions regarding our child’s health. One aspect of health that is very important is oral hygiene, and parents often wonder if using an electric toothbrush has any…
Seeing the first baby tooth, a tiny white bud sprouting in your little one’s mouth is one of the most exciting milestones in your journey as a parent. Treating baby teeth contributes largely to the long-term oral health of your baby. Therefore, being as knowledgeable as possible about teething is extremely important. This article particularly…
A toothache can occur for many reasons, but as adults, we generally can identify the problem and find a solution. Conversely, children who experience toothaches typically see them as continuous, throbbing pain and require relief. A toothache takes place when there is erosion or decay that penetrates the pulp chamber; this is the soft tissue…