Prevent gum disease by brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, flossing daily to clean between your teeth, using an antibacterial mouthwash, and scheduling regular professional cleanings. Those four habits matter more than almost anything else in dentistry for one reason: gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease, is completely reversible, while periodontitis, the stage [...]

Receding gums happen when the gum tissue surrounding your teeth wears away or pulls back, exposing more of the tooth or its root. Dealing with receding gums means three things at once: protecting the tissue you still have with corrected daily habits, clearing the bacterial cause with professional care, and covering the exposed root [...]

A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by filling the gap with an artificial tooth, called a pontic, anchored to the natural teeth beside the space or to dental implants. Before treatment you see a visible gap, teeth drifting toward the space, worn or failing older restorations, and harder chewing or speaking. After [...]

Receding gums cannot grow back on their own once gum tissue is lost, but you can stop the recession from getting worse and repair the exposed area with non-surgical or surgical treatment, depending on the cause and the severity. Treatment that stops recession is different from treatment that restores lost coverage, and most patients [...]

Professional teeth whitening costs $300 to $1,000, and the timeline runs from a single 60 to 90 minute visit to about two weeks of daily tray wear. In-office treatment delivers the fastest change and holds for 6 months to 3 years. Dentist-supplied take-home trays cost less, work gradually, and hold for 4 to 6 months. Which [...]

A three-unit dental bridge costs $2,500 to $6,000 before insurance, and most insured patients pay about $1,200 to $3,000 out of pocket after the deductible and coinsurance are applied. Dental plans treat bridges as a major restorative service and cover 50% to 80% of the approved fee. That out-of-pocket number moves based on four things: the [...]

The main tooth replacement options are dental implants, fixed bridges, partial dentures, and full dentures, with implant-supported dentures and full-arch implants available for larger cases. The best choice depends on how many teeth are missing, the health of your jawbone, and your daily needs. This guide explains how each option works, which one suits [...]

Caring for teeth after whitening means avoiding stain-causing foods and drinks for the first 48 hours, brushing gently with a soft-bristled brush, drinking staining beverages through a straw, and booking periodic touch-ups to protect your results. Your tooth enamel becomes more porous right after treatment, so the choices you make in those first two days [...]