About Me

A Root Canal

When I was a kid, my parents, my sister, and I didn’t visit a dentist’s office very often. Because my parents didn’t have any dental insurance, they couldn’t afford to pay dental fees. Unfortunately, the decision to skip semi-annual dental appointments has led to my mom having many problems with her teeth recently. Sadly, her gums are receding. Because her dentist is concerned about how this condition will affect her teeth, he is being very proactive. One of the things he is considering performing is a set of root canals. On this blog, you will discover the most common dental issues root canals correct. Enjoy!

Search

Archive

Latest Posts

Three Things That Make People Ineligible For Dental Implants

Posted on October 7, 2015

Dental implant placement is a relatively safe procedure with a 98 percent success rate. Because of this, it's fairly easy to think anyone can have it done. In reality, there are certain physiological and mental health conditions that can make dental implant placement unsafe for people who have them. Here are three things that make people ineligible for dental implants. Heart Disease and Related Conditions Any condition that affects how the heart functions will make any dentist proceed with caution when determining if a patient is a good candidate for dental implants. [Read More]

4 Tips for Caring Your Baby's Teeth

Posted on September 22, 2015

Caring for your child's dental health from an early age is important to give their teeth a healthy foundation to grow and develop. Because babies' and toddlers' teeth and gums are much softer than adults', you have to take extra care to prevent decay. Here are four tips to help you care for your child's teeth. Wash the Gums Before Teeth Grow in Even before your baby's teeth have grown in, you need to take steps to prevent buildup of bacteria on the gums. [Read More]

5 Things You Need To Know Before Getting Dental Bonding For Receding Gums

Posted on September 18, 2015

Your gums hold your teeth in place by covering the roots where they attach to the jaw bone, but age, disease, and bad oral hygiene cause the tissue to shrink over time. Receding gums expose the roots of the affected teeth. If you're noticing yellow edges where the gum tissue is disappearing or sensitivity along those edges to heat or cold, inexpensive and quick dental bonding might be the best way to reverse the problem. [Read More]

Dental Reshaping And Contouring: What You Need To Know

Posted on September 16, 2015

Healthy teeth can play a big role in your confidence, and many aren't blessed with a naturally perfect set. Cosmetic dental procedures grow increasingly popular, with Americans spending 2.75 billion dollars on cosmetic treatments each year, as people look for ways to improve the appearance of their pearly whites. You might be looking to fix overlapping teeth, irregular shaped teeth, or small chips. Dental reshaping and contouring is something you might be considering, especially if you have some minor defects in your teeth that you want to fix with immediate results. [Read More]