Hopefully, you have never experienced the pain of an abscessed tooth. An abscessed tooth is usually the result of tooth decay and is an infection between the root of the tooth and the gums. Tooth abscesses can also be caused by trauma to the tooth, gum disease, or...
Periodontal disease refers to infections and inflammation of the gum tissue surrounding the teeth. If left untreated, periodontal disease can progress from mild gum inflammation to severe conditions that lead to bone destruction and tooth loss. Maintaining good oral...
The current methods of treating periodontal disease are similar to practices that go back many years and can be very painful to patients. Treatments such as scaling the tissue above and below gums, tedious hygiene habits, and the use of antibiotics to regulate the...
Everyone knows that human bodies weaken over time, and teeth are no exception. Often taken for granted, teeth are very important for overall health and can become weak if they aren’t cared for properly. Continue reading to learn five ways to help you preserve your...
The technology dentists use to clean their patient’s teeth clean and help keep their oral health under control is vastly different from a few decades ago. With major advancements occurring every day, even the tools used a couple of years ago are now considered...
From the inception of modern dentistry and for a full century afterwards, dentists relied solely on 2-D imaging technology with respect to evaluating, diagnosing and treating their patients. Though the benefits of being able to see what is going on inside the mouth...
Getting to be a mother is the best gift a woman can ever be blessed with. With that comes the need to look after your health and also that of your baby’s. While pregnant, it is essential to take care of your health as that directly or indirectly can affect that of...
Most people admire celebrities because of their perfectly straight, white smiles and often wish they could obtain a similarly vibrant smile. It is well known that people are attracted to others who can ‘light up’ a room with their smile while some unfortunately stay...
Unlike baby teeth in children, when an adult loses their permanent teeth as a result of decay or even an accident, the only way to replace the missing gap is to get an implant. Dentists offer their patients many types of implants, some of which are made to look and...
The precise cause of canker sores is unfortunately still unknown. Unlike cold sores, canker sores are not linked to the herpes virus or contagious. They can show up on tongue, inside of cheeks or lips, or on the gums and usually last between 7-14 days. Different...
Maintaining oral health is very important. To stave off gum disease, gingivitis and a host of other diseases, brushing and flossing every day is critical. However, this alone is not enough to keep your mouth in great shape. What we eat has a direct effect on how...
Even if you are diligent in brushing and flossing your teeth, once in a while deep teeth cleaning is considered a must by dentists. In dental parlance, deep teeth cleaning is another name for scaling and root planing. Why Do I Need Deep Teeth Cleaning? Often you may...
Researchers have found many links between oral health and a person’s overall health condition. Studies in the past have shown that there are strong links between poor oral health and conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. A person’s oral health condition and...
With April being oral cancer month, periodontists and doctors across the nation work to spread awareness about the deadly nature of oral cancer. Oral cancer is estimated to be diagnosed in nearly 42,000 Americans each year, and occurs in the mouth or throat. This...
Losing teeth and living your life with it is no more a necessity. These days cosmetic implants is a technique that has helped in giving back teeth, albeit artificially. The artificial cosmetic implants that are affixed have the same strength and characteristics that...
About 60-70 percent of people suffer from gum disease but are completely unaware of the situation. It is a result of poor oral health and hygiene. What results is various forms of periodontal and gum infections that can prove to be fatal in the wrong run. What is Gum...
The one common language that binds people all around the world is a SMILE. Irrespective of caste, creed, country, age, and gender, a smile is the universal language that binds one to the other, unknown as well as the known. Smile is also the best accessory that you...
Dr. Davenport Contributes to Make-A-Wish This holiday season, Dr. Davenport and PPDI made a generous donation to the Make-a-Wish Foundation in the name of its patients and referring doctors. Dr. Davenport and staff are happy to be making donations for nearly a decade...
Your smile accounts for the wonderful personality that you are. However, often you may be one of those who are unhappy with your smile. While there could be many reasons for it, one of the common problems associated with a defective smile is having a gummy smile. What...
Is the answer to missing teeth dentures versus dental implants. There is major differences between dentures and implants, although both of them serve the same purpose of replacing missing or broken teeth. What are Dentures and Dental Implants? The most conventional...
If your teeth are in need of replacement, don’t automatically assume that you will need dentures. Every year, many people need their teeth replaced due to being damaged in an accident or as result of decay and disease. Most believe they are destined to wear dentures...