Can a Tooth Get Infected Years After a Root Canal?
If a tooth that had root canal treatment years ago starts hurting or feeling different, you might wonder how that is possible. After all, root canal treatment removes infected or damaged pulp tissue from inside the tooth, and the root canals are cleaned, disinfected, filled and sealed. However, having root canal treatment doesn’t mean that […]
Can Alcohol Cause Gum Inflammation?
If your gums have recently become red, swollen or tender, you might be wondering whether alcohol is contributing. Perhaps you’ve noticed your mouth feels unusually dry after drinking, or you’ve become more aware of bleeding or irritation around your gums. Alcohol consumption can be associated with factors that may affect oral and gum health, particularly […]
Can B12 Deficiency Cause Bleeding Gums?
If your gums have started bleeding when you brush or clean between your teeth, you might wonder whether you’re low in vitamin B12. This may be particularly concerning if you’ve also been feeling unusually tired or have noticed other changes in your mouth. Vitamin B12 deficiency can affect your health and may sometimes be associated […]
Are My Gums Too Low? How to Tell If Your Gums Are Receding
Have you looked in the mirror and thought, “Why do my gums look so low?” Maybe one tooth looks longer than the others. Perhaps you can see more of the tooth near the gumline, or you’ve started noticing sensitivity when you drink something cold. It can be difficult to tell whether you’re simply noticing your […]
Are Dental Implants Better Than Root Canals?
When you’re told that a badly damaged or infected tooth may need root canal treatment or removal and replacement, it’s natural to have questions. You might wonder: Which one lasts longer?What does each treatment involve?How long does recovery take?Should I try to save my tooth, or have it removed and replaced? It can be tempting […]
Are Fillings as Strong as Teeth? What to Expect From a Restored Tooth
If you’ve been told you need a filling, you may be wondering what happens to your tooth afterwards. Will it be as strong as it was before? Can you chew normally? And could the filling crack or the tooth break? A dental filling is used to replace tooth structure that has been lost or damaged, […]
Are Black Gums Healthy? What Dark Gums Can Mean
If you’ve noticed that your gums look brown, dark or almost black, you might immediately wonder whether something is wrong. You may have seen pictures online showing healthy gums as pale pink and assumed yours don’t look the way they should. But that’s not quite how gum health works. Black or dark gums can be […]
Do Composite Veneers Cover the Whole Tooth?
If you’re considering composite veneers, there’s a good chance you’ve asked yourself a question that many patients wonder about before treatment: Do composite veneers cover the whole tooth? It’s a fair question. A lot of people hear the word “veneer” and assume it’s similar to a crown, meaning the entire tooth gets covered. Others worry […]
Do Veneers Prevent Tooth Decay?
If you’re thinking about getting veneers, there’s a high chance one question is sitting at the back of your mind: Do veneers actually protect my teeth from cavities, or am I just improving how they look? It’s a fair concern. A lot of people assume veneers work like a shield that “covers” the tooth completely […]
How to Care for Receding Gums?
Noticing your teeth looking a bit longer than before can be unsettling. It often happens slowly, so you don’t always catch it right away. Then one day you look in the mirror and something feels different. Your gums don’t sit as high as they used to, and cold drinks suddenly feel sharper than they should. […]