"What do the numbers mean when my hygienist pokes around my teeth?" Have you ever sat in your dental hygienist's chair and wanted to ask this question? This process is the measurement of your gums which is a vital indicator of health or disease. One of the most common reasons for tooth loss is the loss of supporting bone around a tooth due to periodontal or gum disease. Actually, periodontal means "around the tooth" so disease activity around a tooth, periodon...Read More
Trauma to the mouth can cause an array of problems, from a chipped tooth to a tooth that is completely broken off. Cosmetic and restorative dentistry is a special aspect of dentistry that addresses repairs to damaged teeth. Teeth are not indestructible, even with the best dental hygiene practices. The best treatment will vary dependent on how badly the tooth and its supporting structures are damaged.One of the first things a dentist or prosthodontic specialist will do for a chipped tooth i...Read More
