3 Common Oral Health Problems During Pregnancy

You may be aware that hormonal changes during pregnancy can temporarily loosen ligaments and affect your joints, but did you know pregnancy hormones can also affect your gums and teeth? Not all pregnant women will experience noticeable changes in their oral health, but being aware of some of the common oral health problems you may experience can ensure you know when to seek treatment. Here are a few oral health problems to look out for during pregnancy.…

How a Dentist Can Eliminate Jagged Edges From Teeth

It’s possible to chip a tooth without noticing. A tiny fragment might have been lost when you bit down too hard on a particularly tough piece of food. If the tooth was already being affected by decay, even biting down on something soft can cause a fragment to detach. The fragment itself would have been tiny and was almost certainly swallowed. In fact, you might be blissfully unaware that your tooth has a new sharp edge until it begins to irritate your tongue or the lining of your cheek.…

The Early Loss of Dental Stitches: Is It a Problem?

Surgical sutures (which are generally just called stitches) are used after certain medical procedures in order to hold tissues together in the optimal position for healing. You need to keep those stitches clean and dry, and once the tissues in question have successfully reintegrated, the stitches will be removed. The same process applies when it comes to dental stitches, but the location of the stitches can result in a few additional considerations.…