If your teeth are only slightly crooked, do you really need braces? And if one is chipped or there is a small gap, could veneers deal with that at the same time? These are reasonable questions, particularly when the main concern is how your smile … Read more

A dental implant may replace a missing tooth, but the decision to have one is not as simple as just picking an alternative to a denture or bridge. Your dentist will need to check whether your mouth can support an implant and whether it is … Read more

A sore jaw after a long day might not seem like a dental problem. Neither might a clicking sound when you open your mouth. But if your jaw normally hurts, feels stiff or doesn’t move quite as easily as it used to, there may be … Read more

Braces are often associated with obviously crooked teeth, but the reasons for getting them can be much less noticeable. A small gap, overlapping teeth or an uneven bite may seem like minor concerns until they start affecting everyday eating or cleaning. There is also no … Read more

Is that wisdom tooth really causing a problem, or is the occasional soreness nothing to worry about? It can be difficult to tell from symptoms alone. A wisdom tooth may need removal because it is impacted, repeatedly infected or damaging the surrounding teeth, but some … Read more

A swollen face from a toothache isn’t something to wait out. When an infection develops inside a tooth, around the gums, or in the surrounding tissue, the swelling can get worse without treatment. Knowing what to look for makes the situation less overwhelming. Some symptoms … Read more