A Healthy Love Life Starts With Healthy Gums Did you know that 3 out of 4 of us have some form of gum disease? If left untreated, gum disease can lead to not only oral health problems like gum recession, tooth decay, tooth loss, and eventually bone loss, it can also lead to serious issues […]
National Toothache Day Did you know we have a whole entire day dedicated to a toothache? Yup, it’s true, National Toothache Day is an annual occurrence every February 9. Nobody wants a toothache, the pain, the discomfort, how can we possibly have a day celebrating a toothache? A toothache can put a serious damper on […]
National Flossing Day “I wrote a song about dental floss but did anyone’s teeth get cleaner?” – Frank Zappa Dental floss really gets a bad wrap. Despite it being part of our recommended daily dental hygiene regimen, and as a result, one of the best things we can do to prevent the cavity creeps, do […]
National Brush Day 2019 It’s no coincidence that National Brush Day is observed annually on November 1st, the day after Halloween, which traditionally is the single most significant day of candy consumption in the United States. National Brush Day is part of the Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign, a national initiative launched by The Partnership for […]
Gum Disease & Overall Health Are you walking around with gum disease and don’t even know it? The warning signs of gum disease often go unnoticed until the advanced stages, this is why millions of people don’t know they have this serious infection that can lead to tooth loss if not treated. Gum disease, also […]
May is Save Your Tooth Month Root canals don’t hurt, they actually relieve the pain. When your teeth show signs of infection or disease following a dental exam, your dentist may recommend root canal treatment – or refer you to an Endodontist. But that’s not bad news, because root canals save teeth. A root canal […]
Why Are Your Teeth Sensitive? Do you experience sensitivity when drinking an ice cold glass of water or sipping a hot cup of tea? Does tooth sensitivity impair your ability to diligently adhere to your daily dental hygiene regimen of brushing & flossing? There are a number of reasons why you could be experiencing tooth […]
What Is A Dental Crown? A dental crown, also known as “cap,” is a type of dental restoration which completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. Dental crowns are a healthy way to fill gaps in teeth and to restore your smile if you have missing or damaged teeth. A crown can also […]
Going to the Dentist Can Save You Money? Your dentist can help you save money, but first, you have to actually schedule – and keep – your appointments. The American Dental Association recommends visiting your dentist at least once every six months. Depending on the condition of your teeth & gums, existing health issues, habits, […]
When Is A Root Canal Necessary? Despite the fear-inducing reputation, root canal treatment preserves the dead or infected tooth. Root canal therapy is recommended when there is a need to repair and preserve a severely damaged or infected tooth. Here at Advanced Dental Arts, we perform non-surgical root canals when there is a need to […]