What is an abscessed tooth?

What is an abscessed tooth?

Abscessed teeth are common and many people suffer from them and are treated without ever really understanding what’s going on with their teeth. This common expression – an abscessed tooth –  most likely means a few different things. It universally implies...
How many roots do my teeth have?

How many roots do my teeth have?

It’s strange to hear about our teeth having roots – aren’t those normally reserved for things like plants?  Just like a tree’s roots keep it in place in the earth, our teeth’s roots keep them anchored in our mouths – an important job!   The first three...
Why is Fluoride good for my teeth?

Why is Fluoride good for my teeth?

We hear a lot about fluoride – it’s likely in your toothpaste and maybe even in your drinking water.  What we don’t often hear, however, is what this useful element actually does for our teeth.   To start with, our teeth are covered in a mineral called enamel....