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A root canal entails a dental procedure that aims at saving a severely infected tooth. Dentists commence the process by drilling a hole in the tooth to detach the infected pulp and nerves. The tooth is then thoroughly cleaned and sealed, which is pertinent to prevent the infection from spreading across other mouth areas. While…

A dental abscess is a severe inflammation as a response to bacterial infection. The condition starts with a cracked tooth, tooth infection, or trauma. A dental abscess problem is detrimental to your oral health due to bad breath and persistent pain that the patient has to endure. For this reason, you should seek medical attention…

Now that you or your child’s braces or Invisalign are finally off, you think your orthodontic treatment is over because your teeth alignment has improved. However, that is untrue, and straightening your teeth using these dental appliances is only half of this life-changing battle. The other half is about keeping your teeth in their new…

Tooth decay can be painful and lead to serious complications if left untreated. Dental fillings are designed to protect and restore teeth, especially when cavities or damage threaten oral health. Tooth decay weakens teeth’ structures, and a well-placed filling repairs the damage, protects the tooth from further problems, and makes for a long-lasting, seamless solution.…

It’s only natural for adult teeth to last for a lifetime. Unfortunately, this is usually not the case because of decay or physical injury that causes enormous pain that can result in pulling out the tooth. At The Hawthorne Dentist, we try to conserve and preserve your natural teeth without pulling them out. However, where…

Teeth whitening is one of the most popular dental services available today. It helps to brighten your smile by removing stains caused by smoking, coffee, tea, or the natural aging process. There are several ways to whiten teeth, including trays, laser treatments, and in-office options. One popular choice is Zoom teeth whitening, which employs a…

A broken jaw occurs when your maxilla or mandible is fractured, making eating, speaking, and smiling uncomfortable. You could experience these injuries from a car accident, falling, or even an impact when playing sports. These injuries need medical attention lest they complicate or heal wrongly. If a fractured jaw goes untreated, you could start experiencing…

Teeth misalignment is one of the leading dental problems that many people struggle with. It affects facial appearance, smile, and confidence. It also impacts your bite, which causes other dental and oral issues like jaw, speech, sleep disorders, malnutrition, and difficulty eating. Traditionally, dentists correct misalignment with metal braces. Although these have effectively corrected misalignments…

A beautiful smile augments your confidence and makes you more appealing. Sadly, when your teeth fall off or are extracted due to damage, the flawless smile is lost, and you begin experiencing tooth functionality problems. The alveolar bone, soft tissues, and periodontal ligaments hold your teeth in place. When you lose teeth, the soft tissue…

A general dentist is the first dental practitioner you consult when you have oral health issues. They give you advice and treat your dental problems. Everyone entering the dental field starts as a general dentist. However, some pursue further specialization, becoming specialists. Those who do not specialize remain in general dentistry and help address and…