If you’re missing one or more teeth, it’s important to get a tooth replacement of some kind. Leaving a gap in your smile is not only an aesthetic issue; it can also cause the adjacent teeth to fall inward toward the space, leading to alignment problems. Issues like TMJ disorder (pain and stiffness in the Read More…
5 problems that can be caused by grinding your teeth at night
Grinding the teeth (medically known as bruxism) is a relatively common habit. If it only happens occasionally, then it’s really nothing to worry about. However, if bruxism occurs consistently, then it can start to cause a variety of problems. Here are a few ways that grinding your teeth may cause damage to your body. Tooth Read More…
How many missing teeth can be replaced with dental implants?
For those who are missing one tooth, dental implants are the clear treatment of choice. For those who are missing many or even all of their teeth, they may wonder whether dental implants are even an option for them. How many dental implants can one person have? How many missing teeth can be replaced with dental implants? A Read More…
What’s the difference between an inlay and an onlay?
After removing an area of decay from a tooth, dentists have a few different options for restoring the tooth. We may use a filling, a crown, an inlay or an onlay. Which of these options is best depends on a few factors, including how much tooth tissue was removed and how strong the tooth is. Read More…
Causes of tooth sensitivity
Dentist Shreveport Tooth sensitivity is a very common problem. Teeth may be sensitive to temperature (heat and/or cold), sweets, or pressure. It’s uncomfortable, may make it difficult to eat and drink normally, and can even be painful. Does tooth sensitivity indicate an underlying serious problem? Is there anything that you can do to reduce the Read More…