Sarasota Dentistry Blog

A dead tooth not only can cause pain locally and in surrounding gums but may also change in color — degrading the quality of your smile. Left untreated, a dead tooth can spread bacteria to…

Receding gums are a dental condition in which gums pull away from the teeth to expose tooth roots—leaving teeth vulnerable to decay and sensitivity to hot and cold. Receding gums can also result in a…

Sore gums are a common dental issue. Gum pain can flare up when you’re brushing, flossing, eating, or drinking. Gums that are sore and swollen may also start bleeding when you brush or floss your…

If you have a dental crown, you should know what to do in case it becomes chipped or broken. Crowns are very strong, and often last for a lifetime. But an accident can happen at…

Flexible partial dentures are an ideal solution for those who want to replace missing teeth while also enhancing their smiles. Flexible partial dentures can restore the appearance and functionality of real teeth and offer unique…

If you’re looking to improve the appearance or function of your teeth, crowns and veneers are both suitable options for dental restoration. They serve different purposes, however, so it’s important to understand the key differences…

Tooth wear tends to become more prevalent with age. Worn-down teeth can lead to various cosmetic and oral health problems such as yellowed teeth, tooth sensitivity, gaps between teeth, and jaw aches. However, many treatment…

Every year in the United States, dentists perform an estimated 15.1 million root canal treatments. Despite the fact that root canals are a common dental procedure, many people question whether these procedures are safe and…

An estimated 3 million people in the United States have dental implants—a number that is growing by 500,000 every year. (1) For those who have lost one or more teeth, dental implants are a healthy option…