This is How Sinuses Cause Tooth Pain

This is How Sinuses Cause Tooth Pain

Sinuses are like hollow caves in your skull, empty except for a thin layer of protective mucus. Some sinus passages are large, and some are much smaller. They’re lined with tender pink tissue called the mucosa. You have maxillary sinuses, frontal sinuses, and ethmoid...
How Oral Piercing Affects Your Dental Health

How Oral Piercing Affects Your Dental Health

Anyone who has piercings in the mouth area runs a health risk. Not only because there is a high risk of infection in the mouth, but also because oral piercing often damages your gums and teeth. Piercings in the mouth area are usually placed on the lips, lip frenulum...
Dental Veneers Do More Than Fix Smiles

Dental Veneers Do More Than Fix Smiles

How frequently do you hide your smile behind a nervous hand? If you’re concerned about showing your teeth or embarrassed of your smile, there is something you can do to restore your confidence. Veneers are a versatile treatment, with benefits and disadvantages....
Inlays and Onlays: The Most Surprising Alternative

Inlays and Onlays: The Most Surprising Alternative

Preserving your natural tooth is our top priority at Danville Family Dentistry. Inlays and onlays are high-quality alternatives to dental fillings and crowns. When a cavity is too big, or there’s a large area of decay in the molars, an inlay or onlay is an easy...
This is How Candy Affects Your Teeth

This is How Candy Affects Your Teeth

You probably remember your parents telling you when you were young that candy would rot your teeth. There’s truth to that, but it doesn’t mean you can never indulge. When you know what kinds of candy do the most harm and how to prevent dental issues caused by sugar,...