If one of your teeth suffers from severe tooth decay, multiple cavities or an infection has compromised the interior structures of the tooth, it might need a root canal to be saved. Unfortunately, there are times when a tooth is so severely compromised that it cannot be saved and needs to be extracted.

Past dental work, deep stains and chips on one of the teeth in your smile, can leave you feeling self-conscious. This prompts some people to have Oxford Lakes Dental Care restore the enamel layer of the tooth by installing a crown.

Even though your natural tooth enamel is very hard, there are some rare occasions when a hard fall or a blow to the face can severely fracture a tooth. In an extreme situation the fracture might be so severe that it causes significant damage to internal structures of the tooth.

The bacteria in your mouth work quickly to exploit even the smallest area of weakened tooth enamel. Once a small area of tooth decay develops, it can quickly grow into something more serious.

To make the most of your travel experience, we encourage you to pack a dental emergency kit in case something arises and you can’t get to a dentist.

Your child should have all of their permanent teeth replace their baby teeth by mid-adolescence. The premolars and molars in the back of their mouth are usually the last teeth to emerge. Sometimes the biting surface of these teeth to have deep pits and fissures that can be difficult to clean with brushing alone.

Brushing your teeth twice a day with a whitening toothpaste formulated with hydrogen peroxide is a great way to prevent minor surface stains. However, if stains have been allowed to set into your tooth enamel, the mild concentration of whitening agents in the toothpaste will not be strong enough to improve them.

Do you ever wonder what you can do about a chipped or a cracked tooth? You probably know that you should have either of these issues addressed, but do you know why you should? Similarly, do you know what you might be able to do if you need relief while you’re waiting to visit our dentist?

Accidentally biting the edge of your tongue while chewing gum or eating food rarely causes enough damage to warrant first aid. Unfortunately, there are rare instances when an accident, blow to the face or sports injury can result in a significant tongue injury.

To help you know a little more about dentures in Oxford, Michigan, our Oxford Lakes Dental Care team has provided the answers to the following frequently asked questions.

What have you heard about cavities? Have you heard that tooth decay and cavities are related? You probably also know that there are a number of things you should do to prevent cavities, such as brushing and flossing regularly.

Did you know oral hygiene can be fun? Well, it’s true! Oral hygiene can be fun and exciting, which is beneficial for your child. This will help them want to clean their teeth each and every day.

May cosmetic dentistry give you the gift everyone can enjoy for the holidays: a healthy, happy smile.

If you are one who has trouble flossing each day, our dental team has a solution for you: Water flossers!

Have you ever wondered what the point of saliva is? Well, aside from helping break down the food you eat, it has some pretty important things to do in regards to your oral health.

One important technique for improving your oral health is keeping the right foods off your dinner plate. High concentrations of simple sugars and carbohydrates can bet turned into acids in our mouths capable of damaging tooth enamel. It is important to limit these ingredients in order to keep our teeth safe.

What’s the main point of having a great oral health routine? It’s to keep your teeth in the best shape possible – and to eliminate, as much as possible, the probability of developing cavities in your teeth.

You might know that missing a tooth can be embarrassing and can make smiling uncomfortable, but had you heard that missing a tooth can also cause a number of problems? Luckily, there are several restoration options you can—and should—consider using to replace your missing tooth. A dental implant is one of these options.

Unfortunately, the majority of the whitening products sold in stores are not potent enough to do more than remove minor surface stains.

Did you know there is an orthodontic aligner system that is nearly invisible and completely free of metals? It’s true and it’s known as Invisalign®.