While some dental emergencies present themselves with obvious signs and symptoms, there are others that can be overlooked if you do not know what signs to pay attention to. Intense pain, excessive bleeding, or a knocked-out tooth are all obvious dental emergencies, and most people seek immediate treatment from their dentist should these occur. However,…
Millions of Americans have tried whitening their teeth at home using strips, whitening tooth paste, and even at-home kits. While some people are able to achieve whiter results, for those who are looking to dramatically whiten their smiles a professional teeth whitening procedure can only be done at the dentist’s office. At Muccioli Dental, we…
For many years, when people wished to straighten their teeth their only option was wearing braces. While this is thought to be a “right of passage” for adolescents and teenagers, adults have never been as enthused at the thought of being a “metal mouth” even if they did want to have straighter teeth. Thanks to…
Your teeth are made up of the hardest substance in the human body known as tooth enamel, yet they are still vulnerable to damage. Dental trauma, infection, and decay are the three leading causes of damage to the teeth, and almost all instances require dental restorations to be used in order to save or replace…
We can all think of any number of excuses to get out of doing certain things that we do not particularly like doing. For many people, they can put off flossing each night by coming up with an excuse to not do it. However, skipping out on flossing is a decision that needs to be…
A pang of discomfort, a zing of pain, a sharp twinge in your mouth – all of these are common symptoms of sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth are most frequently caused by receding gums, exposing the sensitive dentin layer of the teeth. Tooth sensitivity is felt after eating or drinking something cold, hot, sweet, or sour….
Protecting a young child’s teeth from cavities and decay is the complete responsibility of the parents. From the moment that the first baby teeth begin to erupt inside a baby’s mouth, they require daily care. In addition to daily brushing and attention, the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) both…
Periodontal Disease is a common dental problem that affects many adults in the United States. It is characterized by an infection of the gums, soft tissue and bone surrounding the teeth. Periodontal disease is progressive in nature and can range from simple inflammation to serious disease that results in damage to the soft tissue and…
When a tooth is infected it can cause a serious toothache. Anytime severe sensitivity is felt from cold or hot foods and beverages, swelling or tenderness of the gums is present, or a tooth simply hurts – it is time to see the dentist. The most common cause for these symptoms is that infection or…
