Dental Disorders

Fluoride once was thought to be a healthy element that could prevent and sometimes even reverse tooth decay. It was later discovered that too much fluoride can be toxic to your body, causing...

When your natural teeth are removed, the bony ridge that supported them may be flattened, leaving little solid support for lower dentures. This, combined with the active movement of your lips,...

Temporomandibular joint disorder, commonly known as TMJ, is a chronic problem that causes a variety of pain and discomfort, including headache, earache, difficulty chewing, jaw popping and...

A dry socket is a blood clot that forms in the socket or hole from which a tooth was extracted. When the area heals, the blood clot is slowly replaced by bone and gum tissue. Dry sockets can be...

When you don't feel good, you don't look good. When you don't look good, you don't feel good. They are connected. When you take care of your teeth, they take care of you too. Good dental...

Whatever has brought you to this point of needing a bone graft in preparation for an implant doesn't matter. Whether you are already walking around with one or more teeth missing or part of your...

Fluorosis is a staining, spotting, or in severe cases, pitting of the enamel of the teeth caused by an overexposure to fluoride. It usually begins to develop in children during the time when...

Dental implants are an option for certain people, but they are expensive and rarely totally covered by dental insurance unless an accident was the cause of the tooth loss. When seeking information...