Your dentist may suggest a dental bridge to replace any missing teeth in your mouth, even back teeth. A bridge is a fixed dental prosthesis that fills, or “bridges,” a gap that is made by missing teeth. The teeth on either side of the gap are called the abutment teeth, or anchoring teeth. These teeth will hold
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How Do I Know if I am Over Brushing?
What could be difficult about brushing your teeth? But did you know the American Dental Association (ADA) has confirmed that there is a right and a wrong way to do it? Doing it right can mean a lifetime of beautiful, healthy teeth; doing it wrong could destroy your teeth and gums. Not brushing enough is an
Read MoreWhen is a Root Canal Necessary?
Root canal therapy – commonly referred to simply as “a root canal” – is a procedure that allows a damaged of infected tooth to be saved by removing the infected root. For many, the mere thought of a root canal procedure is enough to cause anxiety and heart palpitations. But thanks to modern dentistry techniques, painful root
Read MoreWhy Consistent Dental Visits Are So Important
You’re busy. We get that. It’s easy to let things slide with your dental health, thinking that you’ll get around to it sooner or later, but this can prove to be a problem. Do not take your teeth, or your oral health for granted. Seeing a dentist regularly is essential to your health – orally and physically, too.
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