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Gum or periodontal disease affects most adults over 30 and is detrimental to oral and overall health. Periodontitis is an infection of the gum tissue that can cause tissue breakdown and bone loss, resulting in lost teeth. Gum disease also increases your risk for serious cardiovascular conditions, type 2 diabetes and other health problems. Prevention… Continue reading about Preventing Gum Disease

Do you have a gap between your front teeth or discolorations on your teeth? If you have cosmetic flaws in your smile, you may be considering cosmetic dentistry to improve your smile’s appearance. Both porcelain veneers and cosmetic dental bonding can be used to hide many aesthetic smile concerns, but which is suitable for you?… Continue reading about Cosmetic Bonding or Veneers: Which Is Right for You?

Crooked and misaligned teeth cause all types of oral health problems. It can be difficult to effectively keep teeth clean when they overlap or have gaps where bacteria and food can hide, resulting in decay, infection and gum disease. If you have misaligned teeth, orthodontic treatment can permanently shift your teeth into the desired position.… Continue reading about 6 Reasons People Choose Invisalign Over Braces

Choosing a dental insurance plan can be more complicated than you’d think. With the hundreds upon hundreds of programs available, there may be only a few that can fit you and your family’s needs. But where do you start? It’s counter-intuitive, but the last thing you want to do is start punching different keywords into… Continue reading about Choosing a Dental Insurance Plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are a great benefit offered by employers. On top of traditional health and dental insurance, these handy accounts allow you to pay for dental expenses that traditional plans may not cover. Many jobs offer FSAs, but you may need clarification about how to access the money to pay for dental expenses,… Continue reading about What is an FSA, and How Do You Use it?

Avoiding discolored teeth is much more complicated than one might think. While discoloration of the tooth can occur when the root dies due to injury, we often see discoloration stemming from eating certain foods and drinking certain beverages. So what do you specifically need to avoid if you don’t want discolored teeth? Are there treatments… Continue reading about How to prevent and avoid discolored teeth

There is zero shame in being nervous or afraid of oral health treatment. It is hard to know what is happening as the Neville Dental Group team works to help your smile. These are very normal reactions when going to an appointment for your teeth. Feeling trapped and claustrophobic is something a lot of patients… Continue reading about Dentophobia: How to Face Your Fear of the Dentist

We all clean our teeth (hopefully). However, there is a lot of misinformation about doing it correctly. With the advent of the internet, people have never had such excellent access to information about oral health. But, there has also never been a worse time for exposure to myths about teeth cleaning that are not true.… Continue reading about Five Tips for Better Brushing

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a common oral health condition that affects the gums and bones that support the teeth. If left untreated, this problem can lead to tooth loss and other serious health problems. Understanding periodontal disease symptoms is essential to prevent its progression and maintain good oral health. Here are… Continue reading about Signs of Periodontal Disease

They’re in your mouth! Thousands upon thousands, waiting to generate one of the things we dislike most about our mouths—bad breath. It ruins dates, kills confidence, and affects how you approach talking to people. But what lives in your mouth that causes bad breath, why does it happen, and how can you avoid it? Here’s… Continue reading about What Causes Bad Breath, and How do You Fix it?