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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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Keep The Tooth Fairy On Time: What You Need To Know About Your Child's Baby Teeth

Posted on September 3, 2015

Every child loses their baby teeth at some point, but how and when those teeth come out is more important than you might think. If you're not sure whether your child's baby teeth are moving along in a healthy way, it's good to understand what development should look like and what the potential complications are. When Will My Child Lose Their First Tooth? Children lose their baby teeth based on when they first started teething. [Read More]

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]