Tooth loss is incredibly common, particularly with age. Dental decay, periodontal disease and trauma are the most common culprits when it comes to tooth loss. Once a tooth is lost, the remaining teeth are more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease, and they can shift or tip into the space left behind. Your dentist …

Tooth decay is considered the most common chronic disease among kids in the United States now. It is associated with infection and pain, and it can interfere with learning, playing, eating and speaking. Tooth decay is nearly entirely preventable, and children who maintain good dental hygiene, have access to routine dental care and receive dental …

Dental implants are one of the healthiest ways to replace a lost tooth. They replace the lost tooth’s root and serve as a foundation for the replacement tooth, which is attached to an abutment that sits on top of the implant. Dental implants can be used with a dental crown to replace a single lost …

Dental veneers are thin porcelain shells that cover the front of teeth in order to enhance their appearance. They can be especially helpful when a person’s teeth are gapped, chipped, cracked, stained or slightly misaligned. Traditional dental veneers need a small amount of dental enamel to be removed before placement, which means the treatment is …

Cavities are one of the most typical chronic health issues in the United States, and most adults and kids will develop at least one cavity at some point. Most of the bacteria that colonize your mouth are harmless, but one in particular, S. mutans, resides in dental plaque. S. mutans creates an acidic waste product …