Category: Common Dental Issues & Procedures

Why Does Your Jaw Hurt?

You may wonder why your jaw may hurt. It could be somethingas common as a toothache, or as big as a heart attack, but here are some commonreasons why. Your jawbone is a mandible, which connects to the school at thedifferent points known as TMJs, and the are just in front of where your earsare, …

Should I replace My Silver Fillings

Silver fillings are usually silvery fillings that you may have gotten in the past.  They were used in the past to fill cavities, but due to safety issues, many wonder if they should have the amalgam fillings replaced with a different material. The answer is that it really depends on you, the dentist that you …

What does it mean to have Deep Gum Pockets?

When you’re at the dentist, sometimes they tell you that your gum pockets are deep. But what does it mean? Well, the gum pocket is the space between the tooth and the gum surrounding it. Usually, it’s measured with a ruler called a probe that looks at the space between the gum and the tooth. …