A chipped, broken, or fractured tooth can be extremely painful and unsightly. If left untreated, your tooth could be damaged further, potentially causing an infection. When it comes to chipped tooth repair, the job is best left to the professionals. If you’re not able to get to the dentist immediately, there are some things you can do to ease…
Tooth fillings are used to restore a tooth with a cavity that has been damaged by decay. The decayed portion is removed from the tooth and the area where the decayed material is then filled in. This is an important process for your oral health as a decaying tooth can quickly evolve into a bigger dental issue. During this…
A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus that is caused by a bacterial infection. Bacteria enter the tooth either through a cavity, chip, or crack in the tooth and then spreads all the way down to the root. The bacterial infection can cause swelling and inflammation at the tip of the root. If you have an abscessed tooth,…
In each child, milestones are a mystery, and you can’t truly be sure when they will hit certain ones. One milestone is getting their first tooth. Newly erupted teeth generally appear between the ages of 6 to 12 months until the child has a total of 20 primary teeth. Once your child starts getting teeth, it is important to…
Missing teeth can impact your life in many ways. Not only is your confidence damaged, but your gums, jaw, and other teeth can shift as well. Full and partial dentures are a great solution to address your tooth loss issue. Dentures include false teeth that are designed to replace the missing tooth or teeth in your mouth. The newly…
There are various reasons for your gums to bleed. It could be from brushing too hard, flossing incorrectly, an infection, gum disease and more. It can be hard to pinpoint the cause but taking into account other symptoms can help you determine if you have gum disease. Symptoms of Gum Disease There are many signs that can lead you…
While general dentists can provide patients with a variety of invaluable treatments to help preserve the health and beauty of their smiles, in some cases, patients are better off seeing a specialist such as an endodontist. General dentists and endodontists are both dental care professionals with a few overlapping practice areas, but they treat different dental issues. According to…
We get it: COVID-19 forced many dental patients to reschedule or cancel their annual visits. For some, there was an indifference about the cancellation and for some there was stress and disappointment. Regardless of your stance, now is the perfect time to begin scheduling your next visit to your dental office. But how do you know when you’re really…
At Saratoga Family Dentistry, our endodontics experts assist patients in the Saratoga Springs, NY area with root canals and other complex root issues. All About Dental Roots The roots of a tooth grow underneath the gums and anchor the tooth into the jawbone. They may become visible over time, however, due to gum recession. Different types of teeth each…
Keeping up with your oral health is important in order to help fight off infection. Has a tooth been bothering you recently? Have you been using over-the-counter painkillers to help with toothaches? There are many things that can cause toothaches, but tooth decay is the primary cause. Sometimes, the decay will cause severe damage to the tooth. This may…
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