If you’ve have a filling in the past year, you could be at risk for more. To protect your teeth from further decay and infection, you need to change the conditions in your mouth that lead to the first cavity. Fluoride treatments are a way you can help defend against further cavities. Our , Dr…. Read more »
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Tooth Abscess Can Be Replaced with a Dental Bridge
Without the proper treatment, a cavity can become larger and cause a bacterial presence that results in tooth abscess. If an abscess occurs, you may feel a severe toothache and pressure around the gums. In the event of an abscessed tooth, we may need to perform an extraction and fill the gap with a custom… Read more »
How to Maintain Top-Notch Dental Implants
If you have dental implants, then you’re probably amazed by the way the restorations can replace your missing teeth all while providing natural-looking and natural-feeling results. This most likely leads to the desire to maintain top-notch implants that last a lifetime. Well, our dentist, Dr. James C. Ma, is happy to help you have the… Read more »
All About Mouth Guards
If you play sports or enjoy vigorous activities, you need to have the right equipment. Part of that equipment should be a mouth guard. A mouth guard will protect your teeth and gums from an impact, and if you wear braces or have any dental restorations, you should wear a mouth guard when during games… Read more »
A Patient with a Failing Dental Filling Might Need a Dental Crown Restoration
A dental filling is typically bonded to the surrounding tooth enamel to restore the structural integrity of the tooth for a long time to come. This is a common treatment plan to address small areas of tooth decay or other physical defects limited to a tooth’s enamel layer. If you frequently struggle to maintain good… Read more »
The Answers to Questions About Orthodontics
If you’re interested in orthodontic treatment, then you most likely have questions. Orthodontics is a great way to align the teeth, improve the oral health and help the smile. To help you know more and to help you find the answers you need, our orthodontist, Dr. , is happy to give you the answers to… Read more »
Your New Dentures
You might think that dentures are reserved only for people 55 and older. That’s not the case, since many younger Americans may be missing one or more teeth, or have teeth that need to be replaced. If you aren’t a good candidate for an implant, and may not a bridge, dentures may be right for… Read more »
Dentistry Blog for Beginners: the Causes of Halitosis
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is an oral health condition in which foul odors are emanating from your mouth. In many cases, it is caused by the food or drinks you are consuming or even bacterial buildup in your mouth that is producing it as a side effect. Furthermore, it may even be caused… Read more »
Dentistry Essentials 101: Mouthguards
If you are involved in any high-risk activities that potentially put your teeth and gums at risk of dental damage, it is important to make sure you have the necessary preventive treatments to keep your smile safe. This includes the use of appliances such as mouth guards. Mouth guards are designed to fit over the… Read more »
If You Are Missing Multiple Teeth, a Partial Denture Might Be Able to Replace the Basic Function of Your Mouth
Untreated tooth decay, severe dental trauma, and chronic periodontal disease can sometimes result in the loss of multiple teeth in one area of the mouth. This can leave you with compromised oral function, as well as other oral health complications. If the compromised area is in the front of your mouth, it could potentially alter… Read more »