Receding Gums From Periodontal Disease? How Mucogingival Surgery Can Help

Periodontal disease is the main cause of gum recession. Gum recession makes it easier for bacteria to get into gum pockets and destroy tissue and bone that hold your teeth in place. Gum recession can get so bad it can expose your tooth roots and lead to severe sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures. If you're working towards correcting your periodontal disease and its effects, you may want to look into mucogingival surgery. [Read More]

3 Ways You Can Help Your Young Child Get Used To Braces

A lot of pediatric dentists focus on interceptive orthodontics, or early orthodontics. This type of treatment can be performed while baby teeth are still present. The goal of interceptive orthodontics is to catch orthodontic issues early on while the jaws are still developing so that your child doesn't have to have invasive care later on. However, some young children may still need to get braces, even with early intervention. If your pediatric dentist recommends braces for your child, he or she may be sore early on as they get used to wires and brackets. [Read More]

5 Benefits of Dental Botox

In recent years, American dentistry has adopted the use of Botox for several conditions including both functional and cosmetic issues. Because Botox is well-known in the cosmetic sphere but not as talked about in the medical sphere, some people might be wary about dentists offering Botox. However, dentists have a deep understanding of facial structure and musculature, making a dentist trained in Botox delivery a safe option. Plus, there are several ways Botox can benefit dental patients. [Read More]

Signs That You Might Need a Root Canal

No one ever wants to get a root canal procedure on a tooth, but many people need this procedure to save a tooth that requires a lot of work. How do you know if you need a root canal procedure? The best way to know is by visiting a dentist, but some signs can indicate that you need one. Here are five of the most common signs that you need this procedure. [Read More]