Your teeth extend deep into the socket structure of your gums. When untreated tooth decay penetrates the root of a tooth, the bacterial presence can invade deep into the gum structure. In time a serious infection can develop, including a pocket of infected tissues known as a dental abscess.

Have you ever heard that there are a few things you should consider trying if you’d like to keep your pearly whites strong and healthy? Would you be surprised to learn that brushing and flossing your pearly whites consistently will help you prevent gum disease and tooth decay? Other dental issues, including dry mouth, might also make you more susceptible to these problems.

Using your teeth as tools or nibbling on pencils and pens can potentially chip one of your teeth. This is even more likely to be an issue if you grind your teeth at night without the protection of a dental guard. Even if the chip doesn’t cause discomfort, you should still consider having it repaired at Lakeland Dental Care.

The compromised area of tooth enamel could eventually trap bacterial deposits, allowing a cavity to develop. This could distress the sensitive internal structures of the tooth in a short amount of time.

Sometimes Dr. Alex Abernathy can repair a small chip on a tooth with a simple filing made from amalgam metals or composite resin. These materials start out pliable. After Dr. Alex Abernathy prepares the surface of the tooth and applies the filling material, he will shape it to blend smoothly with the rest of the tooth enamel.

Then a special dental-grade ultraviolet light will be used to cure the filling and secure its bond with the tooth. With good oral hygiene practices, you can expect the filling to repair the chipped tooth for many years to come.

If you live in Jackson, Mississippi, and you’ve suffered a chipped tooth, you should not delay in calling 601-981-8166 to seek treatment from Dr. Alex Abernathy.

You may already know that having bad breath can be annoying and embarrassing. Still, would you be surprised to learn that bad breath could actually indicate a more serious problem? However, have you ever wondered if mouthwashes or chewing gums could help you improve your breath?

Untreated tooth decay poses an ever-increasing threat to your oral health and it can even pose a threat to your general health. As it compromises more and more of the tooth, the bacterial presence can gradually start to affect the root and even cause an infection in the socket. Many people with a tooth in this condition will experience a toothache. This could even accompany a feeling of pressure, discomfort, or pain deep in the gums.

Here at Lakeland Dental Care, Dr. Alex Abernathy and our staff understand just how important your smile’s appearance is for your self-esteem and social life success. When your teeth are affected by cosmetic imperfections, Dr. Alex Abernathy works quickly to help you find the most successful method to enhance your smile.

There are several dental restorations that might be called for to replace the presence of a missing tooth. The one Dr. Alex Abernathy recommends will be based on the tooth’s location and the particular details of your mouth.

The dental bridge that was designed and installed in your mouth was secured onto the healthy dentin abutments with a very potent dental-grade adhesive. Yet there are still times when an oral trauma or chronic gum disease can weaken this powerful bond. If any part of your bridge feels loose, you should not delay in calling 601-981-8166 to seek Dr. Alex Abernathy’s attention.

The severe form of gum disease known as periodontitis can afflict your mouth in several different ways. As time goes by, it can even cause your gums to recede from the base of your teeth, allowing the infection to form near the roots. This could lead to eventual tooth loss or a significant reduction in an available bone structure in the area.

Feeling pain or heightened sensitivity when you consume cold, hot, sweet, or acidic things can be quite disconcerting. Beyond the limitations to your food and beverage choices, tooth sensitivity can also make life a bit difficult. To help develop an effective treatment plan, Dr. Alex Abernathy and the dental specialists at Lakeland Dental Care advocate investigating the cause of tooth sensitivity.