by Cameron Shearin | May 24, 2022
An abscessed tooth is a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection. The abscess can appear in different areas of the tooth for a variety of reasons. Patients typically experience a tooth abscess as a result of an untreated tooth cavity, injury, or previous dental...
by Cameron Shearin | May 15, 2022
At each dental cleaning and oral examination, you can expect your dentist to inspect every aspect of your mouth including your tongue. You may wonder what exactly your dentist is looking for when this examination occurs. Your tongue can relay important information to...
by Cameron Shearin | May 11, 2022
Dental care and dentist visits are not what they used to be. As a result, regular visits to the dentist and improved personal dental hygiene have increased. Consequently, increased dental care in the office and at home has improved overall health. That does not mean...
by Cameron Shearin | May 4, 2022
Your dentist cares about you and about your oral health. It’s true that dentists want what is best for you. Dentists understand that there are many things that can interfere with your dental care. Here are some things you should know. 1. Fear of the Dentist Dental...
by Cameron Shearin | Apr 22, 2022
If you feel a severe toothache when eating, drinking, or even sucking in air through your mouth, you’re likely experiencing tooth nerve pain. This extreme pain occurs when at least one tooth nerve is exposed, or the tooth nerve is inflamed. Typically, an enamel layer...