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As the temperatures soar, that glass of cold lemonade or scoop of ice cream becomes even more appealing, except your overly sensitive are ruining the experience. Here’s what might be behind your sensitive teeth.

More often than not, when you brush your teeth, you’re spitting out blood when you rinse. If you’re trying to figure out why your gums are bleeding, you’re in the right place as we explore this topic in more depth.

Most of us have bad breath from time to time — maybe even every morning — which a quick teeth cleaning can clear up. But chronic bad breath that no amount of cleaning can handle might point to an underlying dental issue.

You want all the great benefits of a dental implant, but challenges — chiefly not enough bone — keep this option out of reach. Enter the mini dental implant, which can solve many tooth replacement problems. 

A tooth has become loose in your mouth, and you’re wondering what to do next. The short answer is, “Come see us.” In the longer answer here, we go over some of the important reasons why you should seek help.

You’ve lost a tooth, and you’re looking for the best replacement option. If you want to join the millions who’ve had their teeth successfully replaced with dental implants, there are some rules of thumb.

Did you know that when you lose a tooth, the surrounding bone starts to disappear quite rapidly? Through bone grafting, we can not only stop this loss, we can also create a foundation for replacement teeth.

Entering a new year is always a good time to make some healthy changes going forward. While gum health might not be glamorous, if you imagine a world without teeth, it’s an important area to address.

Your gums can be highly sensitive, which is why we offer laser gum therapy, which is a much better alternative to surgical techniques that cut into these soft tissues. And there are many more benefits.

One of the reasons why dental implants are so popular is because of their impressive success rates — about 95%. In the unlikely event a dental implant fails, however, we want you to know there is a solution.

Each year in the United States, about 5 million dental implants are placed, helping scores of people to reap the many benefits of these replacement teeth. Here, we review four of those benefits.

Either your teeth are getting longer or your gums are shrinking, and you suspect it’s the latter. Gum recession isn’t uncommon, especially as you get older, but is it unavoidable?

When there are unexplained changes in the soft tissues in your mouth, such as an open sore on the inside of your cheek or white spots on your gums, taking a closer look through a biopsy is a good idea.

Whether you’re missing one tooth or several teeth, finding a suitable replacement goes far beyond restoring your smile. Here’s a look at three very important reasons why you shouldn’t wait to replace missing teeth.

When you smile, you want your white, bright teeth to take center stage, but your gums are hogging the spotlight. You have what’s called a gummy smile, and we offer a solution for putting the focus back on your teeth.

Recognizing the early signs of periodontitis can mean the difference between preserving your teeth and losing them. Here, we review four warning flags that gum disease may be present and how we stop the problem.

Your teeth — whether natural or prosthetics — rely on strong jawbones for support. When that support just isn’t there, bone grafting is the best way to solve the problem. Here’s a look at when bone grafting makes good sense.

One of the most useful tools for diagnosing problems in your gums is a biopsy. Here, we review the three different ways we might conduct this simple procedure.

You’re anxious to restore the missing tooth, or teeth, with a dental implant or implant-supported dentures, but you don’t have enough bone to anchor these superior prosthetics. With a sinus lift, we can add the necessary bone.

There are many good reasons why five million dental implants are placed each year in the United States. Here, we review those reasons and why implants excel in both form and function.

When you smile, you’d prefer that your teeth take center stage and not your gums. If you have a gummy smile, the good news is that we can correct the issues, giving you a smile you’ll be proud to show off.

Gum disease is one of the most prevalent oral health problems in the United States. A deep dental cleaning can help you fend off gum disease and the tooth decay it causes.

When you meet someone new, your smile is one of the first things they see. A great smile makes you more approachable and can help you establish yourself as a friendly person who gets along well with others.

Your smile should be a feature that not only ensures you look your best, but one that improves your quality of life, too. When you need cosmetic dentistry, you'll typically have a few options for treatment to restore the look, feel, and overall...

Losing your teeth is not easy and it can greatly affect your self-confidence. Getting dentures is a process that requires removing any remaining teeth, getting oral impressions, placing dental implants to hold the dentures...

Gum disease, or periodontitis, is a bacterial infection in the mouth that can lead to tooth loss. Tooth loss can happen when you don't get gum infection treatment immediately.

Almost one in two American adults suffer from periodontal disease, one of the causes of a gum abscess. Given the widespread occurrence of this dental problem, we want to share some key information about gum abscesses.

Are you worried that you may have gum disease? Gum disease is serious, but if you catch it early on, it's manageable. If you catch it in its earliest stage (gingivitis), you may even be able to reverse the damage.

Dental implants are a type of prostheses. They're made up of a small titanium screw or post which is fitted to your jawbone. Atop the implant is usually a single crown.

The Pinhole® Surgical Technique is a gum rejuvenation treatment that was first introduced in 2006(1) by John Chao. D.D.S. and has been used to save millions of teeth throughout the U.S. and beyond.

According to data from the NIH, the average American adult aged 20-64 is missing three permanent teeth, not including their wisdom teeth. Once they reach the 65+ age bracket....

Gum disease can be a major problem, but when it is discovered in the earlier stages, it’s possible to reverse it. As gum disease progresses, infections set in that damage bone and soft tissue.

A recent study has shown that nearly half of adults have gum disease, which is one of the leading causes of tooth loss. There are different stages of gum disease.

Your teeth are an important aspect of your overall health and your looks in general. You want to have a smile you feel confident about and aren’t shy to show off.

As a child, a loose tooth can be a cause for celebration thanks to a visit from the tooth fairy. But when you experience a loose tooth as an adult, it can be a cause for concern.

If you need replacements for lost teeth, implant dentures and implant overdentures could be two possibilities worth considering. This article explores the key differences between the two treatment options as well as the benefits they provide over...

Bleeding gums can be a sign that you’re brushing your teeth too firmly, but in many cases, spotting blood when you brush is a sign of gum disease.

Around 178 million Americans are missing at least 1 tooth. Not only can a missing tooth have an impact on your self-esteem, but it can make daily activities such as eating and speaking difficult.