Blog

Baby teeth start erupting in children as young as 4 months old. Even with great oral care, some baby teeth might get decayed and cavities may develop. Our general dentists are capable of diagnosing these cavities, but in some circumstances, treating them becomes challenging. For instance, in very young children, children that are very active, and children that are very afraid of the dental clinic setting. Children that are apprehensive in the dental chair or need extensive dental treatment may

If your dentist has referred you to a periodontist, you may be in need of some further examination and treatment for gum and periodontal disease. This can sound more daunting than it is, but the good news is your dentist is likely referring you to ensure you receive the best care possible. A tooth is attached to the jaw through periodontal ligaments and they are held securely together by gum tissue. Inflammation and infection can invade these tissues and can

While all endodontists are dentists, less than three percent of dentists are endodontists. It can be difficult to understand what the differences are, but essentially an endodontist is a specialized dentist that has received additional training in a specific field of dental practice. This training usually accounts for two to three additional years of specialized training focussed on diagnosing tooth pain and root canal treatment. If the nerve housed inside of the tooth is inflamed or infected, then the tooth