If you come away from a dental cleaning with bleeding gums, you might be tempted to sue your dental hygienist. After all, he/she performed a service wherein you were injured (it hurt) and the procedure drew blood. Actually, attempting to sue over this would cause quite a backlash, as bleeding gums are a common occurrence during and after a dental cleaning, and it has very little to do with the hygienist’s efforts to clean your teeth. Read More»
You’re reached your teenage years. You probably think that your worries over dental problems will go away now that you’ve outgrown adolescence. Unfortunately, that’s not actually true. In fact, now that you’re a teenager, you need to be even more concerned about your teeth. That’s because you’ll be exposed to different risk factors that can harm your teeth. For instance, now that you’re a teenager, you probably drink more soda or eat more fast food than you did when you were younger. Read More»
Missing teeth are far more common than most people realize. An incredible 69 percent of Americans between the ages of 35 and 44 have at least one missing tooth while a quarter of people over the age of 74 have no natural teeth at all. When it comes to replacing lost teeth, there are a variety of options to choose from, including dentures, bridges, and dental implants. Some types of tooth replacements may work better than others. Read More»
