A poor oral hygiene condition in the mouth can cause tooth enamel demineralization. This, in turn, promotes the development of cavities and other oral health problems. If you have a bad habit of putting off your regularly scheduled dental exams, an untreated area of tooth decay can continue to expand. In time, it could penetrate deep into the sensitive core... read more »

Things like dental avulsion, untreated tooth decay, or a treatment-related extraction can cause the total loss of a tooth. Beyond the functional concerns, this can also impact your self-esteem and physical appearance and it can impact the clarity of your speech. With time, the nearby teeth can react to the void by altering their orientation in your mouth. The orthodontic... read more »

Premolars reside in your mouth immediately in front of your molars. These teeth do a great deal of work chewing and grinding food. When one is lost to severe tooth decay or extraction, it can significantly impair the healthy function of your mouth. At first, it might only limit your ability to bite and chew food. If the tooth was... read more »