Periodontal disease can often be overlooked home, which often leads to it being left untreated for a long time. If a dentist doesn’t treat periodontal disease in time, it will ultimately lead to tooth loss. However, periodontal disease does have early warning signs that can help you get to the dentist in Cincinnati on time. […]
Do you ever wake up with sore jaws or a headache? Have you caught yourself clenching your jaws when you feel stressed or when you concentrate? You may be dealing with bruxism (grinding teeth). Bruxism is a much more common issue than most people know. It is even estimated that about 10 percent of adults […]
Snoring is generally considered to be a harmless condition. After all, millions of people snore to some extent or another, and no one seems to suffer serious consequences from snoring. However, snoring can be a sign of something more serious. In addition, loud or unusually disruptive snoring can disturb sleeping partners, resulting in lost sleep. […]
More than 41 million people in the United States wear some kind of dentures. This makes dentures the most commonly sought after solution for smile restoration, and a good set of dentures or a partial denture can really make a world of difference. However, some patients can naturally have more issues than others with their […]
There are few things more alarming than looking in the mirror and seeing that you have a crack in one of your teeth. Take a look at a few things you will need to know as a patient if you have sustained a cracked tooth. How could you have sustained a cracked tooth? A cracked […]
It’s good to take care of your teeth and gums to help avoid the need for removing a tooth from decay, and a dentist often has methods for saving a natural tooth. Yet, there are cases where a tooth extraction is a positive thing that will help your mouth and oral health, and tooth extraction […]
Veneers are thin porcelain or composite resin caps that are placed over the natural teeth to improve the way they look. With veneers, the size, shape and/or color of an individual’s teeth can be changed. Who Would Choose to Have Veneers Placed? Veneers can improve an individual’s smile, which usually helps increase his or her […]
It is estimated that around 22 million people in the United States have sleep apnea. This health condition can lead to not breathing periodically while you sleep, which can be incredibly dangerous in some cases. You may not consider seeing your dentist for help with sleep apnea, but a dentist may be able to help. […]
Even though permanent teeth are meant to last a lifetime, there are a lot of foods we eat, and things we do that can leave our teeth prone to deterioration and decay. The molars, or the teeth along the back of the jawline, are most at risk. Dental sealants are an effective solution to deter […]
Your teenager needs braces, but they are adamant that they want the invisible version like Invisalign instead. Not every patient is a good Invisalign candidate, but many are. How do you know if your teen’s Invisalign preference is a good idea specifically for them? Here are a few things to consider before you talk to […]
