Bone Grafting The alveolar ridges are thickened ridges of bone on the upper and lower jaws. Teeth fit into sockets in these ridges, where they

Geographic Tongue Geographic tongue, also called benign migratory glossitis, is an inflammatory condition in which red patches appear on your tongue resembling continents on a

Oral Surgery Procedures Oral surgery refers to any operation on your teeth, gums, mouth, or facial structures, and ranges from routine tooth extractions to more

Crown Lengthening If you are concerned about excess gum tissue or an uneven gum line, crown lengthening and gum contouring are minimally invasive periodontal procedures

Whitening Traumatized Teeth When it comes to cosmetic dental treatments, teeth whitening is the most popular because it offers a simple, safe, and effective way

Dental Implant FAQs What are dental implants? A dental implant is a small post that serves as a replacement for a tooth root. An abutment,

Loose Teeth and Bite Problems While a loose baby tooth is perfectly normal, a loose adult tooth is something to be concerned about. Painful and

Thumb Sucking Thumb sucking is a common habit that babies develop before they’re born. While most children naturally stop thumb sucking between the ages of

Stress and Oral Habits Teeth grinding and clenching, also called bruxism, is associated with stress and sometimes caffeine and stimulants. As bruxism most often occurs

Missing Teeth Tooth loss can be caused by gum disease, deep decay, and trauma. Certain congenital genetic conditions can result in teeth which never develop.