Gum health is as crucial as the health of our teeth. As much as teeth are important to us for functional, health, and/or aesthetic reasons, our supporting tissues such as our gums are equally important. Healthy gums are essential since, without them, even the healthiest teeth can't function properly. In the worst-case scenario, poor gum…
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Dr. Song and our team at Ark Dental hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a tooth. Also known as caps, these restorations surround the entire portion of the tooth that is above the gum line. Crowns are custom fabricated to match the…
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At Ark Dental, we know the human mouth contains a lot of bacteria. A bacterium can travel through your body with routine activities that are a normal part of daily living. You spread bacteria when you brush or floss your teeth, when you chew, and when you swallow. For most people, bacteria don’t cause any…
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Have you ever had that sinking feeling after biting into something soft and chewy and feeling something hard and crunchy instead? You’ve chipped or broken a tooth, but what should you do next? First try to assess the damage by determining whether it’s a chip or a whole tooth. As Dr. Song will tell you,…
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