A misaligned or impacted tooth can put pressure on adjacent teeth leading to a dull, aching, throbbing pain. Like too many people trying to pile into a crowded elevator, the mouth can accommodate only so many teeth. When the number of teeth challenge available space, pain can ensue.
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A root canal is an endodontic term about dental service focused on the root part of the tooth. Specifically, treatment to the canal portion of the root where the nerve, blood vessels, and connective tissue of the tooth reside.
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Most health experts agree that the most important component to a healthy lifestyle is that you make it a habit. If you work out regularly, avoid unhealthy foods and eat lots of lean meats and greens, your body will be fit and far less likely to succumb to disease.
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While parents of toddlers understand that they need to brush their child’s teeth, sometimes it’s necessary to do so even for older kids. Make sure the brush is angled properly at the gum line, especially since brushing someone else’s teeth is different than brushing your own.
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To clear up common misconceptions, we wanted to devote this blog post to what some consider the wicked stepchildren of the dental world…dentures!
All About Dentures Read More »
Dr. Wong and his staff will take an impression of your teeth, to make a specialized mouth guard or stent, which will hold bleaching solution against your teeth.
A Brighter Smile: Teeth Whitening Read More »
“People with diabetes face an increased risk for serious gum disease because they are generally more susceptible to bacterial infection, and have a decreased ability to fight bacteria that invade the gums.” The report goes on to say that since good oral health is integral to general health, diabetic patients should be careful to brush and floss properly and see the dentist regularly.”
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A good dental checkup and teeth cleaning should be done every six months. A dental cleaning (aka prophylaxis) will effectively remove all plaque.
What Is Plaque and How to Prevent It? Read More »
We limit the number of people allowed in the waiting room at any given time. This reduces our patients’ risk of exposure to others who could be unwitting carriers of COVID-19.
Why it’s safe to return to the dentist during the pandemic Read More »
