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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!

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5 Things You Need To Know About Internal Root Resorption

Posted on September 2, 2015

Root resorption is a process where the cells of your tooth roots are broken down and absorbed into your body. Internal root resorption occurs when this process begins inside the tooth, rather than outside. Here are five things you need to know about internal root resorption. What are the symptoms? Internal root resorption tends to be asymptomatic, so you can have this condition without knowing it. The condition is usually discovered accidentally by dentists following routine x-rays. [Read More]

5 Things You Need To Know About White Sponge Nevus

Posted on September 1, 2015

White sponge nevus, also known as Cannon's disease, is a rare genetic condition that is characterized by the presence of white lesions inside the mouth. Here are five things you need to know about this condition. What are the symptoms? If you have white sponge nevus, you'll notice white lesions on the insides of your cheeks. These lesions are thick and have a spongy texture. The lesions also have a folded appearance due to their thickness. [Read More]

New Technologies For Teeth Whitening Without Peroxide For Sensitive Teeth

Posted on June 26, 2015

It's not something people think about much, but the truth is that the whiteness of teeth really does affect people's lives in numerous ways, including the ability to get hired at jobs and the ability to feel self-confident. The problem is that the traditional bleaching process is often painful, especially to people with sensitive teeth. One of the reasons for this is because of peroxide. Here are some ways for those with sensitive teeth to whiten them without dealing with pain from peroxide. [Read More]

How To Make Dental Health A Family Priority

Posted on June 11, 2015

It's no secret that good dental hygiene is one of the keys of good overall health. In fact,improper care of your mouth can lead to serious disease and even death. Heart attack, stroke, diabetes and respiratory diseases are some of the dangers that can occur when you don't take good care of your teeth and gums. On a less dramatic scale, poor dental care can just make your breath smell stinky! Here are some ideas that might inspire your family to make good dental health a priority. [Read More]