Your teeth are capable of lasting a lifetime. Maintaining proper brushing and flossing habits as well as visiting your dentist for routine checkups is vitally important to the longevity of your smile. However, there are times when extracting a tooth is necessary. These situations may or may not be under your control. When appropriate, the tooth can be replaced with a dental implant, which is a prosthetic alternative that looks, functions and feels like a natural tooth.

There are a number of reasons why a tooth extraction is necessary, including the following: (more…)

Do you have a stressed out smile? If you find yourself battling stress on a daily or weekly basis, you are not alone. As our schedules get busier and our agenda gets larger, stress is often commonplace. However, if you do not find ways to reduce or manage your stress levels, your oral health can suffer. Stress is known for taking its toil on your energy, your digestive system, your sleep and other body functions. Stress can also profoundly impact your dental health. The following are ways your mouth may be telling you to slow down:

Mouth Sores
A mouth sore can be frustrating and even painful. You may assume it is a random occurrence, but canker sores commonly develop during times of stress or fatigue. This could be due to a lowered immune system that can’t fight off the virus or bacteria. A fever blister (cold sore) is another types of mouth sore. The herpes simplex virus primarily causes cold sores, but stressful and emotional upsets can trigger an outbreak. (more…)