There are numerous causes of broken teeth. Most of them happen due to traumatic accidents such as biting on a harder object, a blow on your mouth, a fall, or a trip. Poor oral health and wear and tear are also causes of tooth damage. Broken teeth range in severity. For instance, a full crack on your tooth may expose…
Options for Fixing an Overbite That Requires Correction
An overbite is when your upper teeth protrude forward past your lower teeth. Overbites can be caused by genetics, thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, pacifier use, prolonged bottle feeding, or jaw alignment issues. An overbite is more than just a cosmetic concern, as it can lead to uneven tooth wear, speech problems, jaw pain, and other issues. Luckily, there are different…
When Is Crown Lengthening the Best Possible Option?
There may be times when you need to rebuild your tooth at the base — when a tooth is broken or chipped below the gum, when there is decay that extends lower than the gum line, or when you have a short tooth. Crown lengthening can help resolve these serious issues and restore your mouth’s health and comfort. Plus, it…
Does Smoking Harm the Gums or Are They Bypassed?
Smoking harms your gums in many ways — from restricting blood flow through damaged vessels to lessening your production of saliva that house essential proteins and micronutrients that protect against decay and disease. What Happens When You Smoke? When you smoke, your mouth fills with a cloud of dense smoke that contains tar, nicotine, and other ingredients. This thick, sticky…
What Can You Do to Ease TMJ Pain Before Your Appointment with Us?
TMJ is the temporomandibular joint which attaches the jawbone to the skull. When the lower jaw or teeth have been injured causing a tooth misalignment or chewing motion problems it can cause TMJ disorder. Other causes of this disorder can also include teeth grinding and poor posture along with stress, arthritis and gum chewing. What Kind of Symptoms Stem from…