Dental Implants are More Common than You Realize
Often when encountering tooth loss, people feel alone. They may feel ashamed, as if they did something egregious to cause the loss. But what most people don’t realize is that tooth loss is quite common. It is estimated over 120 million Americans are missing one or more teeth, which is around 36% of all adults in the United States. There are many reasons why tooth loss occurs, and the best
The Ultimate Guide to Teeth Whitening
Without a doubt, teeth whitening procedures are here to stay. With articles like “6 Reasons to Be Addicted to Teeth Whitening” and “10 Reasons Teeth Whitening is Going to Be Big in [year]” appearing across the internet, it is no wonder why people are gravitating toward this practical and affordable solution. After all, most Americans will report their teeth could be a bit whiter. Eating the wrong foods that are
Tooth Sensitivity from Loss of Tooth Enamel
Everyone has tooth sensitivity… right?? Does everyone have tooth sensitivity? Absolutely not! Is it common? Yes, but it shouldn’t be. Tooth sensitivity is easily prevented and easily treated. Over 40 million Americans are reported to suffer from tooth sensitivity, but with a little discussion at the dentist office and often times some simple topical applications or procedures, tooth sensitivity can be a thing of the past. Tooth sensitivity is defined as
A Hidden Cause of Oral Pain
Our bodies do a great job telling us when something is wrong. Pain is the body’s way of getting us to pay attention and take action. But what if you can’t figure out the cause of the pain? What if the trigger of your pain only occurs when you are sleeping? This is the case for most of the Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) sufferers who appear in my office. Their