Left untreated, gum disease causes a lot of damage. Find out how scaling and root planing helps undo that damage and gives you back the smile you love!
We know you have questions about your oral health and our oral care. In this blog, we'll answer some of those questions and provide tips on maintaining excellent oral hygiene. We'll talk about some of the products and services we offer, and we'll even keep you up on what's happening with Endicott Dentistry. If you want answers, this is the place to be!
Left untreated, gum disease causes a lot of damage. Find out how scaling and root planing helps undo that damage and gives you back the smile you love!
Healthy gums are essential to a healthy mouth. What happens if your gums swell or start bleeding? Why do the gums in the back of your mouth hurt? What do bleeding gums mean? Is it time to call your dentist? Swollen or bleeding gums can indicate early gum disease, leading to infection and tooth loss. […]
A missing tooth doesn’t look great for your smile, and it can make eating more difficult. You have two options for replacing teeth — a dental bridge or a dental implant. There are several things to consider with tooth bridge vs. implant, such as cost and durability. Endicott Dental can provide a dental bridge or […]
Dental bridge pain can happen right after you get your new bridge, but it can also occur later. What causes dental bridge pain, and how do you take care of it? Endicott Dental has treated many patients who have complained of such pain. The causes can vary, but most are easily treatable. What Is a […]
Some patients who come for braces treatment learn they need other treatment first because they thrust their tongues against their teeth or have breathing problems. If not addressed first, braces treatment won’t be as effective to fix those crooked teeth. Often, the reasons behind crooked teeth are OMDs. What does ‘OMDs’ mean? Orofacial myofunctional disorders. […]
You hear the word “cavities,” and you probably think about those nasty little holes forming in your molars, right? Many cavities do form in the molars because food and plaque become trapped in all those nooks and crannies, causing tooth decay. You may think it’s impossible to get cavities on those thin front teeth — […]