You all know why you need to brush your teeth; it is essential for good oral health and it can provide you with fresh breath, healthy gums, and strong teeth. As long as you are using a toothbrush and toothpaste, it doesn’t matter what kind of toothbrush you use, right? Actually, it does matter. Read more
You already know how important it is to take care of your teeth. Having a good dentist and seeing them regularly is just as important as seeing your doctor for an annual checkup; both can affect your health. At Community Dental Group, we know that your teeth are important to you and we want you to know how important they are to us, too. Read more
We all get that feeling sometimes. That feeling when you have slept for a full eight hours, but seem to be dragging through the day. Often there is a good reason for our sleepiness; maybe we are coming down with a cold, maybe the weather is making us burn our energy to stay warm, or maybe we just need more sleep to catch up on some we lost earlier in the week. The reasons are plenty and nothing to be too concerned over. Read more
If you have ever been without a tooth for whatever reason, you know the feeling of embarrassment that can come with it. Maybe you smile without opening your mouth, or casually cover your mouth with your hand while you speak to people. You might even start to use non-verbal expressions like head-nodding, hand waving, and shoulder-shrugging. Your bubbly and outgoing personality begins to wane as you turn inward with the shame of your gap-toothed smile. Read more
When you hear the words periodontal disease, it paints a vivid picture in your mind. The word disease in itself causes people to shudder and hope that they never have to face it head on. In order to keep your body healthy, you must remember to keep your teeth healthy as well. Read more
What if you are embarrassed of your smile? For those who have discolored teeth, smiling might be avoided all together. And what happens when you don’t smile?
There are many reasons why teeth can become yellowed, dulled, or discolored, including: Read more
You may have heard of the cosmetic applications of tooth bonding, the method where dentists use a special resin to recast your teeth to remove gaps and restore chips and worn-down areas. However, this resin is protective as well as cosmetic, and it’s possible to use it on molars just as easily as on the front teeth. When it’s used in this way, it’s called fissure sealant. Read more
Unlike just about every other part of your body, including the bones, the outer layer of every one of your teeth is dead. Enamel is almost 100 percent mineral, which means it’s more like a seashell than a bone. It also means that when you get a toothache, it’s not the enamel that’s hurting. So why are teeth designed to hurt at all? Read more
As you might imagine, removing a tooth is the last possible action you can take when it comes to dental care. Centuries ago, tooth removal was essentially the only option available when you were suffering from so much as a cavity, but these days dentists have a variety of options that let them save your tooth even when the pulp at the center gets infected and puts your overall health at risk.
At the same time, there are occasions when it’s best to simply remove a tooth and be done with it. Here are a few examples of when tooth extraction is a better option than a crown replacement or a root canal: Read more
