Dental Articles

Our top priority is helping you look great and feel good about your oral health. One of the best ways to achieve optimal oral health is to make wise choices in your daily life that do not negatively affect your teeth and gums. Unfortunately, some of the patients we see have not always made the best decisions, and it has affected their oral health. While some patients experience immediate problems, others can expect to have issues in the near future. We want to share some lifestyle choices that patients need to be mindful of to ensure they do not experience issues with their oral health. Read on to learn more.

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At Parkside Dental Care, we love to share tips and tricks for better oral health and to prevent tooth decay and other problems with your teeth and mouth. Did you know that chewing gum can be beneficial to your oral health? You may think that we have gone crazy, but it’s true. Many people would consider chewing gum a form of candy, so they don’t chew it as often as they probably should. We do want to clarify that sugar-free gum is beneficial, not gum that is loaded with sugar.

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Dealing with tooth loss often leaves patients with various emotions. Some patients may feel discomfort due to a decayed tooth that needs to be removed, while others may be upset and struggling to come to terms with the situation at hand. We are sympathetic to what our patients are experiencing and are here to help in any way we can. One of the best ways we can help is by making a recommendation for a tooth replacement option. Replacing the tooth as soon as possible will help prevent changes to your bite and other problems. While we offer many tooth replacement options, there is one that can restore one tooth or multiple teeth at once. Read on to learn more about a dental bridge and why we may recommend this treatment.

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One of the most common dental emergencies we see in our office is a cracked tooth. One of the easiest ways to prevent a cracked tooth is to maintain your routine hygiene examination appointments. During these visits, we inspect your teeth for signs of extreme wear and cracks. When teeth are extremely worn, such as from grinding, it can lead to the teeth cracking from the extreme pressure. It is important to have a cracked tooth treated as soon as possible.

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For years, you have learned about the importance of brushing and flossing your teeth to help prevent dental decay and other issues. However, what does it mean if you see hints of pink or red after rinsing your mouth? This is a sign you may be experiencing bleeding gums. Bleeding gums do not always indicate a problem with your oral health and can be caused by something as simple as food trapped between your teeth. Although if bleeding gums is a recurring problem, it is a warning sign there may be a problem with your oral health. Continue reading to learn more about what may be causing your bleeding gums.

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At Parkside Dental Care, we care about the state of your current oral health and want you to know how the choices you make today can negatively affect your oral health in the future. This is one of the reasons we are so passionate about routine dental care and visiting our office at least every six months for a routine hygiene examination and cleaning. Since we see you so infrequently during the year, caring for your oral health as well as being mindful of any changes in the state of your teeth, bite, and mouth is extremely important. These are some warning signs that may indicate you have a problem with you oral health:

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Do you or someone you care about need to choose a tooth replacement option but have been struggling with making a choice? While there are many excellent choices to restore your oral health, one in particular is known for providing patients with a permanent solution that closely resembles natural teeth. Read on to learn more about why many of our patients choose dental implants. Even if you don’t need a tooth replacement now, this information could come in handy for the future.

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At Parkside Dental Care, we do all we can to save your natural teeth. We only have one set of teeth that are meant to last for our entire lives. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, but thankfully, we have the knowledge and ability to save as many teeth as we can. This is one of the reasons we stress the need for routine dental care. During routine appointments, we are able to spot problem areas in your mouth and recommend the right treatment. You should implement any treatment suggestions we make as soon as possible so that problems do not worsen. Dental decay will continue to get worse when not treated. A root canal is the last resort before an extraction.

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