Tooth extractions become necessary occasionally for reasons like tooth decay, gum disease, injuries, et cetera. Unfortunately, after all efforts to preserve your tooth, if an extensively damaged tooth compromises your oral health, it can lead to more severe concerns. Therefore when performing tooth extractions, the dental team treating you suggests additional procedures to ensure your …
Tooth bonding is when a tooth-colored resin is used to improve the appearance of your teeth. Bonding changes your teeth’ color, shape, size, or length. It can also be used to fill in gaps between your teeth. Bonding is usually done on the front teeth, which are the most visible. This less invasive alternative to …
Although toothache is not usually an emergency, there are some cases where the toothache is an emergency and requires immediate medical attention. Tooth pain accompanied by swelling or fever needs immediate attention. Swollen lymph nodes, abscesses, and knocked-out teeth can cause severe pain and require immediate action. In addition, if you have a toothache accompanied …
Oral cancer includes cancers of the cheek, tongue, lips, hard and soft palate, the floor of the mouth, and throat. Like any other cancer, it is life-threatening if not detected and treated early. Our dentist in Brentwood is usually the first to discover you have it through oral cancer screening. This happens because the screening …
A discolored dental filling is a filling that gets dark with time. It can be due to leakage, consuming teeth-staining foods, etc. Decaying starts forming if the discoloration is due to a leaky dental filling. If you leave it for too long, you may require tooth extraction or a root canal. When your filling gets …
Your pearly whites are designed to last your entire life; they are coated with the sturdiest substance in your body, enamel. Just like most things in life, you have to care for them. You must show them tender, loving care every other day to stay healthy and strong. If you don’t, you will have to …
Tooth decay is one of the most common dental problems. It is caused by improper flossing and brushing teeth, leading to bacteria growth on the tooth’s surface. The bacteria mixes with the acid found in the mouth, eroding teeth. Your dentist will use sealant to prevent cavities. This article will take you through all you …
Living with periodontal disease is a challenge because it causes aesthetic complications and severe bone loss in the mouth. Unlike other infections, periodontal diseases silently affect you, causing your gums to become inflamed and bleed. Periodontal disease is not a life-threatening condition. However, it might require you to seek treatments from various medical professionals when …
What Are Dental Fillings? They are oral materials in dentistry that help restore diseased teeth’ enamels. At Brentwood Dental Art, our dentists use dental fillings primarily for treating decayed teeth. Patients with cavities on teeth require a foreign material to fill the hole and seal the tooth to disallow the entry of bacteria. What Are …
While adults can get cavities, they are more predominant among children aged 6-14 years. It becomes your responsibility to encourage proper oral health. It may be time for you to consider getting dental sealants for sensitive teeth for your child. What Are Dental Sealants? They are plastic-like materials in dentistry that protect and preserve natural …
