People lose teeth for many reasons, particularly as they grow older. Any dental work done while young eventually will go bad, and often times, that will mean a root canal and crown. But when even that option no longer exists and a tooth is beyond restoration, it will have to be removed. When that happens, there […]

Bleeding gums can be a sign of many oral issues. While it is common for people to experience bleeding gums when they brush or floss too vigorously, frequently bleeding gums can be an indication of gingivitis, vitamin deficiency or even cancer. It is important to appropriately diagnosis your gum bleeding issue to avoid development of a […]

Children have particularly sensitive palates, and many adult toothpastes are too strong for their overly active taste buds. But with the extreme importance of brushing and flossing, there are ways to encourage kids to use both with the many types of flavored toothpaste and dental floss that are available in stores and online. There are […]

The more likely someone is to choke or gag as a reflex, the more likely he or she is to disdain seeking dental treatment until absolutely necessary. Delaying dental treatments always increases the severity of gum disease, tooth decay and other dental problems, and the cost of treating those conditions always is higher when people […]

While it is impossible to estimate the total amount of money people will spend on average for dental work, one thing is certain: Those who have dental work done while young will have to do at least that much and likely more when older. The problem is, dental work does not last forever. Fillings, crowns […]