It can happen in an instant: car crash, slip and fall, or an accidental bump of any kind. Any time you experience trauma to the mouth where teeth are impacted, you run the risk of possible tooth loss. But if you sustain an injury like...
Many of us tend to view visiting the dentist as a twice-a-year obligation but in reality, visiting a dental professional can save you time and money. Just like any other clinical practice, early detection of potential oral health problems tends to yield less invasive treatments...
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy requires commitment. You need to practice proper oral hygiene, watch what you eat, and visit the dentist regularly for routine cleanings and checkups. Since oral health is connected to overall wellness, many patients want to know how they can...
A toothache can occur for many reasons. Food debris caught between teeth can be painful, and flossing can usually resolve the problem. But a traumatic event like a fall might result in oral discomfort if the teeth or mouth were impacted. If your toothache is...
Are you unknowingly damaging your oral health because you are misinformed? Common falsehoods about dental health continue to prevail in many communities. Unfortunately, misinformation about your oral health can harm your teeth and gums. The first step to dispelling common myths and protecting your oral...
Are you expecting? Did you know that pregnancy could increase your risk for developing gingivitis? During pregnancy, hormonal fluctuations affect oral health by increasing and decreasing blood flow to soft oral tissue like the gums. Increased blood flow makes the gums more susceptible to irritation...
By now, most people know that tobacco and nicotine consumption is bad for your overall well-being. Smoking and nicotine use has been proven to increase the incidence of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Not only does smoking and smokeless varieties of tobacco affect general health, they...
Your dentist or dental hygienist does nothing to provoke your gums to bleed during a cleaning or dental exam. However, unhealthy teeth and gums might bleed with the slightest exposure to the teeth cleaning instruments used to remove plaque build-up and stain. There are multiple symptoms...
Everybody wants white, bright teeth, but uneven white spots on the teeth can be unattractive. Furthermore, such spots can indicate an oral health problem, so it’s important to discuss them with our dentist to determine the cause. Our Dr. Kozlow can then examine your teeth and...
Plaque—the sticky bacteria-laden film that can accumulate in your mouth—can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, in addition to other oral health issues. Daily brushing (in the morning and again at night) and flossing helps to keep plaque in check, so in the battle...