by Dr. Michael Carley, DDS | Jul 18, 2021 | Tooth Blog
When you get a cavity, your body tells you with tooth pain and discomfort. But when you get gum disease, it can be harder to see that your oral health is in need of some attention before it has progressed and periodontal disease has begun. More people suffer from gum...
by Dr. Michael Carley, DDS | Jul 14, 2021 | Tooth Blog
You can feel a little self-conscious if you have a missing tooth or teeth, but did you know that missing teeth are quite common? More than 36 million Americans are missing all of their teeth, 120 million are missing at least one tooth, and these numbers are expected...
by Dr. Michael Carley, DDS | Jun 22, 2021 | Tooth Blog
Before we dive into discussing and defining the actual dental procedure known as a frenectomy, let’s go over some basic definitions that will help you to better acquaint yourself with why someone may need to get one. A lot of people may not know what a frenum is, let...
by Dr. Michael Carley, DDS | Jun 17, 2021 | Tooth Blog
Even the smallest of toothaches are trying to send us a message. Helping identify the issue will help you decide what the next step should be, from getting a different toothpaste, changing your brushing habits to calling your dentist immediately for an appointment....
by Dr. Michael Carley, DDS | Jun 14, 2021 | Tooth Blog
As a parent, your child’s health is one of your primary concerns and something you have to constantly be diligent about as not to allow issues from childhood to progress into adulthood. A child’s oral health is very important and learning early to care for their teeth...
