Gum and teeth change During pregnancy, your gums are more likely to become inflamed or infected. Most pregnant women have some bleeding of their gums, especially while brushing or flossing their teeth. Inflamed gums are called "gingivitis." Infected gums are called...

The space inside the tooth from the center, known as the pulp chamber, that travels down the length of the root to the tip (or apex) is called a "canal," or more specifically, a root canal. Human teeth may have one to four root canals, depending on the anatomy of the...

Often taken for granted, the monotonous task of brushing and flossing our teeth daily has never been more important in order to avoid gum disease and the risks gum disease place on our overall health. It has been estimated that 75% of Americans have some form of gum...

Dental Erosion and Caries   We have all heard the terms Dental caries and Acid erosion, but do we really know what it all means? Caries and erosion are becoming increasingly common problems, therefore we thought it would be great to share some information and...