One of the earliest stages of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, consists in the form of what we call gingivitis. Gingivitis is an infection in your gum tissues that typically occurs due to the buildup of plaque. If left untreated, gingivitis can continue to progress and eventually cause the infection to spread and tooth loss to occur. Several... read more »
Do you have damaged teeth? When you have chipped, cracked or discolored teeth it sometimes feels like your smile is broken. Don’t lose hope of ever smiling again! We can help you at The Art of Dentistry. Many people with damaged teeth have learned that it doesn’t have to be a permanent situation. Your teeth can become damaged at any... read more »
Are you curious to know why our dentist, Dr. Ronald A. Williams, offers amalgam dental fillings at The Art of Dentistry? If so, our dental team is more than happy to tell you why! Amalgam dental fillings are strong restorations that can help you, your teeth, and your oral health in a variety of ways. In fact, they can: -Restore... read more »
Sometimes, you can lose a tooth to untreatable problems such as severe tooth decay, advanced periodontal disease, or oral injury. The presence of one or more missing teeth could indicate that you would benefit from a dental bridge, which is a dental appliance made up of two dental crowns abutting a false tooth, and the dental crowns attach to the... read more »
Are you interested in learning more details about dentures? We are happy to provide further information about dentures to help you make informed decisions on whether or not dentures are right for you. To help you become familiar with dentures, we have several common denture questions. How are complete dentures different from partial dentures? Complete dentures replace a full arch... read more »
Great smiles begin with great tooth hazard prevention plans. Dental risks can occur from many different avenues and can appear at any moment. Due to the fact that tooth hazards are all around us and we're constantly putting our teeth and gums at risk, it is always a good idea to have a few prevention plans in place and... read more »
Sometimes a sports injury or accident around the house can impact the mouth causing a chipped or fractured tooth. Even if the damage to the tooth doesn’t cause immediate pain or warrant emergency treatment, you should still have it examined by a professionally trained dentist like Dr. Ronald A. Williams. Without timely examination and treatment, the compromised tooth could suffer... read more »
If you want a top-notch oral health and smile for a lifetime, then you need to care for your teeth, gums, and mouth regularly. This may not come to a surprise for you. Smile care is essential for the smile and oral health goals you desire. Fortunately, this can be an easy task if you just get in the habit... read more »
Your tooth enamel has been designed by the forces of nature to be strong enough to allow you to bite, chew, and grind most common foods. Yet there are still some things that can chip or fracture a tooth. When this happens the trauma to the tooth and damage to the tooth enamel can vary. This could include persistent pain,... read more »
If you have questions about a dental cleaning offered at The Art of Dentistry, it’s best to talk to your dentist, Dr. Ronald A. Williams, and our dental team. In the meantime, we would like to give you some information so you can find some of the answers you’re looking for. Today, we are happy to tell you how a... read more »