A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus from a bacterial infection. Abscesses can occur in different places around a tooth for different reasons and affect not only the involved tooth, but also the surrounding bone and sometimes adjacent teeth. Cleveland Clinic identifies three types of tooth infections that can cause abscesses: Gingival: This infection…
Most people are familiar with such dental restorations as crowns and bridges. However, one common procedure you may not have heard about is crown lengthening – which sometimes needs to be performed in preparation for a crown or bridge. This is both a restorative and cosmetic dental treatment that removes excess gum tissue in order…
Dental fillings are perhaps the most common, best-known of all dental treatments. But you really may not know as much about them as you assume! NK Family Dental is here to “fill you in” on the facts about fillings – including how tooth decay starts and progresses, how to tell if you have a cavity,…
Regular brushing and flossing comprise the foundation of good oral hygiene. But when cavity prevention is the specific goal, additional preventive steps may be necessary – especially for children, who often are unable to brush and floss thoroughly. And not even a diligent adult can always depend upon their brushing skills since toothbrush bristles cannot…
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a tremendous benefit to your oral health. A well-balanced, nutritious diet is important because the food we eat supplies the nutrients that the body, bones, teeth and gums need to renew tissues and help fight infection and disease — including periodontal (gum) disease. But there’s another important aspect to choosing…
Dental bridges are a long-established restoration for missing teeth. While dental implants seem to get most of the attention nowadays, a bridge may still be the best solution to keeping your smile — as well as your ability to chew, should the bridge be used to replace missing molars. A dental bridge is a false…
A bright, white smile helps make a person appear youthful, energetic and healthy. But teeth that become darkened and yellowed over the years – or were never white because of genetics or thin enamel – can have a negative effect on your self-confidence. Especially in today’s “new normal” of video conferencing, white teeth go a…
Hopefully, you’re accustomed to the twice-annual cleaning that your dentist’s hygienist performs as part of your regular checkup. But if you’re experiencing symptoms of periodontal disease, your dentist will recommend a deep cleaning procedure. While this may sound ominous, deep cleaning can — with diligent follow-up on your part — put you back on the…
The simple acts of speaking, chewing and swallowing are easy to take for granted. But for those who suffer from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, every jaw movement results in pain. Even when the jaws are at rest, those affected may still experience discomfort. As our blog post — “Jaw Pain? It Could be a TMJ…
From banking to making major purchases — such as homes and cars — more consumers than ever feel comfortable bypassing traditional providers to deal directly with online services. Unfortunately, this trend includes medical treatments that should require a doctor-patient relationship. Case in point: online teeth aligners. Also known as mail-order teeth aligners, these products are…
