Archive for 'Common Symptoms' Category
Common Symptoms, tooth decay
07/25/2016
You brush and floss daily and don't snack on sugary treats, yet you've had your fair share of cavities. Your friend, on the other hand, is lax with the dental hygiene and lives on energy drinks and junk food, yet rarely has a cavity. What gives? Cavities, which result from more...
Common Symptoms, tooth decay
07/13/2016
What are the most common oral health problems Americans are facing today? The Health Policy Institute, a research division of the American Dental Association, recently released the results of a wide-ranging survey of nearly 15,000 adults across every state. Here's what they found: For the population as a whole, the more...
Common Symptoms, periodontal (gum) disease
04/13/2016
When a baby tooth is loose, it’s cause for celebration and a visit from the tooth fairy. But when an adult tooth starts to wobble, it’s worrisome; you won’t grow another. It’s a sign that something’s wrong with the ligaments that suspend teeth in their socket and absorb the bite more...
Common Symptoms, Dental Emergencies, Root Canal, tooth decay
03/28/2016
Tooth pain can range from mild and fleeting to throbbing and constant but the mechanism behind what you’re feeling is often the same: the nerves in the pulp chamber at the center of your affected tooth or teeth are responding to stimuli and sending out a warning in the form more...
Common Symptoms, periodontal (gum) disease
11/06/2012
The first symptoms of periodontal disease may not be easy for you to recognize. It isn't too difficult to overlook your bleeding gums and bad breath — especially if you're a smoker — because these symptoms often come and go for long periods of time. But these early warning signs more...
Common Symptoms, periodontal (gum) disease
11/05/2012
You probably know that with proper care, your teeth can last a lifetime. But did you know that decay isn't your teeth's only enemy? Periodontal disease, which is caused by bacteria that attack your gums, can result in inflammation, bone loss, and eventually the loss of teeth. Plus, the symptoms more...
Common Symptoms, Oral Health
02/18/2010
While snoring maybe something we laugh about in the movies or on TV, in real life it can literally be life threatening. For some people, snoring can develop into Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a condition in which moments are experienced during sleep when breathing completely stops. When you consider that more...
Common Symptoms, Oral Health
02/13/2010
Are you a loud, habitual snorer? Has your sleeping partner ever witnessed you choking, gasping, or holding your breath during sleep? Do you regularly feel un-refreshed, even after waking from 8 or more hours of sleep? Do you find yourself falling asleep easily throughout your day at home or at more...
Bad Breath, Common Symptoms
02/05/2010
If you suffer from chronic bad breath and have always wondered if there is a cure, then you are not alone. Bad breath affects 50% of the U.S. population in the middle aged and older category—not to mention the stench of smokers' breath in the 20-25% of the U.S. population more...
Common Symptoms, Root Canal
02/05/2010
When all the tissue inside your tooth (pulp chamber) dies, including the nerve, the pain may be acute, even excruciating! Many times the pain goes away temporarily, but the infection does not. And when this occurs, you will need a root canal to treat the infection so that your tooth more...
