If you’re missing a tooth or several teeth, it can certainly change your smile. Whether you’re missing teeth as a result of an injury, severe tooth decay, gum disease, or a genetic condition, missing teeth can cause several issues.
Living with a missing tooth can change your ability to chew foods, affect the health of your jawbone, cause teeth alignment issues and ultimately affect your overall confidence. Fortunately, there are different treatment options available to replace a missing tooth and restore your smile.
Below is a look at a few ways you can replace missing teeth, as well as the pros and cons of treatment to help you determine which is best for you.
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Common Toothache Causes & Solutions
/in Uncategorized /by clickgiantExperiencing a toothache can be a very unpleasant feeling. Often tooth pain is a sign that there is something wrong with your tooth or gums and, in some cases, could be referred pain caused by a problem elsewhere in your body.
You might experience symptoms that are minor and barely noticeable, or you may feel significant pain and discomfort that could require immediate dental care. Either way, it’s important to figure out what is causing your toothache and not to ignore this pain signal.
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What is Gingivitis? Everything You Need to Know
/in Uncategorized /by clickgiantAfter you brush your teeth and give your mouth a good rinse and spit, is it normal for you to notice some blood? Or maybe after you floss, you see a few areas between your teeth start to bleed, but you only attribute that to a lack of regular flossing. The truth is you’re experiencing the first stage of gum disease: gingivitis, which most adults suffer from.
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research estimates that 80% of adults in the United States have some degree of gum disease. Given the fact that gum disease is a preventable condition, it is unfortunate that so many adults are plagued with some form of gum issue. However, most people probably don’t realize how serious a simple case of gingivitis may become. Gum disease can quickly progress into bone and tissue loss if left untreated.
Below we’ll explain what causes gingivitis, what warning signs to watch out for, and what treatment options we can offer at Brand Dental.
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How to Replace Missing Teeth: Know Your Options
/in Uncategorized /by clickgiantIf you’re missing a tooth or several teeth, it can certainly change your smile. Whether you’re missing teeth as a result of an injury, severe tooth decay, gum disease, or a genetic condition, missing teeth can cause several issues.
Living with a missing tooth can change your ability to chew foods, affect the health of your jawbone, cause teeth alignment issues and ultimately affect your overall confidence. Fortunately, there are different treatment options available to replace a missing tooth and restore your smile.
Below is a look at a few ways you can replace missing teeth, as well as the pros and cons of treatment to help you determine which is best for you.
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Why Are My Teeth Sensitive?
/in Uncategorized /by clickgiantMost people experience some degree of tooth sensitivity over their lifetime. Even a study by The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) found that 1 in 8 people have tooth sensitivity. So, if you’re feeling pain or discomfort from hot or cold stimuli, you’re not alone.
Sometimes the discomfort may be temporary or a chronic problem. It can also affect one tooth or several teeth. In any case, experiencing tooth sensitivity can be uncomfortable and can affect your quality of life.
Below, we’ll explain what could be causing your tooth sensitivity, ways you can relieve the symptoms and when you should book an appointment with Brand Dental. Read more
At-Home Brushing & Flossing Tips for a Healthy Smile
/in Uncategorized /by clickgiantThe best way to keep your smile healthy and strong is to brush and floss your teeth regularly. Dental experts recommend brushing twice a day and flossing at least once a day—yet most adults skip the flossing part altogether. Lacking a good hygiene routine, however, this could lead to cavities, gum disease, and eventually tooth loss. Below, we’ll share some tips to improve your at-home brushing and flossing habits to help you achieve a healthy smile. Read more
Teeth Grinding Symptoms & Solutions
/in Uncategorized /by clickgiantSurprisingly, most people clench and grind their teeth periodically throughout their lives. In the dental world, occlusal teeth grinding is known as bruxism. Teeth grinding doesn’t usually cause harm to your teeth. However, when grinding happens regularly, your teeth can become damaged, and you may even experience other oral health complications. Below, we’ll explain the symptoms of teeth grinding and treatment solutions to manage this common dental issue.
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Cracked Tooth Treatment Options
/in Uncategorized /by clickgiantTeeth may crack for a number of reasons, whether chewing from on hard foods or from grinding your teeth at night while sleeping. Usually, it’s not until you experience cracked tooth syndrome (acute pain before and after biting down) that all the alarm bells start going off. That leads to questions like, “What’s wrong with my tooth? Is it repairable, or will the tooth have to be removed? How is a cracked tooth treated?” Of course, the best place to get answers for your specific situation is at our dental office, so you’ll want to schedule an appointment to address your cracked tooth right away. Until then, read this post to learn what type of fracture you may be experiencing and potential treatment options to restore your cracked tooth at our Kingston, PA office. Read more
5 Common Causes of Tooth Pain
/in Uncategorized /by clickgiantPain in your teeth or jaws can interfere with your daily routine or disturb a good night’s sleep. Tooth pain can range from a dull ache to throbbing pain, but when your body initiates a pain response, it’s important to understand why. The best way to find out what’s causing your discomfort is to visit your dentist who can diagnose the issue and decide on the treatment you require. To give you a better understanding of what could be causing your dental discomfort, below is a list of the five most common causes of tooth pain.
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In-Office vs. At-Home Teeth Whitening: Which is Right for You?
/in Uncategorized /by clickgiantIf you’d like to have whiter teeth, you can easily achieve great results with in-office or at-home teeth whitening treatments. However, determining which is right for you may prove to be a challenge. To help you choose which option is best, we’ll break down the differences between these two whitening options offered at our Kingston, PA office.
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How to Fix a Broken Tooth: Know Your Options
/in Uncategorized /by clickgiantAlthough teeth are composed of multiple layers of hard and soft tissue, they can still break or chip for several reasons. If you currently have a broken or chipped tooth and are wondering what your restorative options are, you came to the right place! Below, we’ll explain how to fix a broken tooth with our available treatments. It’s important to know your options so you can smile confidently once again!
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