Vitamin C Deficiency (Scurvy)

Vitamin C deficiency, also known as Scurvy, is a severely insufficient amount of vitamin C in your body. Scurvy occurs when the body is not getting enough Vitamin C from your daily diet or when the body is having difficulty absorbing the vitamin. It can lead to: Debility Anemia Fatigue [...]

Periodontitis Disease: Bleeding Gums

Bleeding in the gums is the first indication that there is a bacterial infection, and if not correctly treated, it can increase the infection condition to grow to other parts of the tissues and bones that hold up your teeth. When you fail to take care of gum diseases, your [...]

Dental Implants

Dental implants are the leading #1 preferred method of tooth replacement. According to the American Dental Association, there are 5 million implants in the United States every year. The number is increasingly growing every year. Implants are needed for those with a severely damaged or diseased tooth that needs to [...]

TMD/TMJ

TMD (or TMJ) is a shortened abbreviation for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders. The Temporomandibular Joint connects the jaw to the skull’s temporal bones, located in front of each ear. This joint allows your jaw to move up and down, side to side, and also control how you talk, the way you [...]

Oral Piercings

There are many types of oral piercings that you can get that you can visibly see outside of your mouth, which is the perioral, or the inside, which is the intraoral. Some of the most common piercings that people pierce are their: Oral Piercings Tongue Lips Cheeks Uvula Frenum By [...]

Gingivitis and Periodontitis

Gum disease is the most common oral health problem worldwide. Gum disease is also known as periodontal disease, which is an inflammation caused by bacterial infestation in the mouth, specifically around the tooth and along the gum lines. It is estimated that approximately 3 out of every 4 American adults [...]

Direct Capping and Indirect Capping (Pulp)

Tooth decay is the most common in all dental issues. When the cavity is detected, the standard treatment of decay removal will occur, and the restoration of the tooth with either a silver amalgam or natural colored composite filling. Tooth decay is something that frequently can go untreated due to [...]

Top 8 Mouth Diagnosis

Many issues can create problems with your oral health. Here is a list of the top 8 common diagnoses that can compromise your comfort: Top 8 Mouth Diagnosis Cold sore, fever blisters A virus passed through a kiss, shared utensils, or other shared items. Thrush Caused by candida yeast, most [...]

Bad Breath

There are many things that your breath can say about your overall health. When you snore, your mouth is left open, which builds bacteria that cause “morning breath.” It is always a great idea to wholly brush your teeth and floss in-between your teeth to ensure that bacteria will not [...]

Types of Dental Insurances

Many Americans do not know what are the best advantages in dental benefits to having. What type of plan is best for you? When you are shopping for insurance, you may notice the term “dental benefits,” which is different from dental insurance. With an insurance plan, it is meant for [...]

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