The biting surface on each of your teeth has a specific shape that is intended to maximize contact with its partner in your bite pattern. The occlusal textures tend to change from the sharp lines of your front teeth to the pits and fissures on the molars and premolars that reside in the back of your mouth. The mineral density... read more »
An athletic injury or household accident can sometimes impact the mouth with significant force. In some of these scenarios, you could suffer trauma to the gums, soft oral tissues, or teeth that requires professional treatment from a dentist like Dr. Milla Openko. While you make your way to Gentle Dental Care for an emergency appointment, there are a few minor... read more »
As hard as your teeth are, there are still times when sufficient force can cause a significant fracture. This could be the result of an accidental blow to the mouth from a sports injury, or something as seemingly mundane as chewing ice. If the fractured tooth causes immediate pain or severe sensitivity, you should have it treated as soon as... read more »
As you’re probably aware, there are several things you need to do to keep your pearly whites healthy. You already know that scheduling checkups with us are important and that you need to brush and floss your teeth regularly. However, would you be surprised to hear that a damaged root canal can only be treated with root canal therapy, or... read more »