Oct 11

Cavities and Tooth Decay

By Happy Hive Common Conditions, Patient Education

Tooth decay is another name for the disease known as "caries," or cavities. A cavity is the result of your tooth enamel, dentin, or cementum being destroyed over long-term exposure…

Oct 11

Cavities and Tooth Decay

By Happy Hive Dental Problems, Patient Education

What Is Tooth Decay? Tooth decay is caused by a variety of things; in medical terms, cavities are called caries, which are caused by long-term destructive forces acting on tooth…

Oct 11

Canker/Cold Sores

By Happy Hive Dental Problems, Patient Education

People sometimes confuse canker sores and cold sores, but they are completely unrelated. Both can be painful, but knowing the differences can help you keep them in check. A canker…

Oct 11

Canker Sores/Cold Sores

By Happy Hive Common Conditions, Patient Education

Canker sores (also called recurrent aphthous ulcers, or RAU) and cold sores are not the same thing. Canker sores occur inside the mouth, and cold sores usually occur outside the…

Oct 11

Bulimia Nervosa

By Happy Hive Common Conditions, Patient Education

Eating Disorders and Their Impact on Oral Health People with eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, can suffer from significant oral health problems due to behaviors like…

Oct 11

Brushing

By Happy Hive Patient Education, Tooth Care

Brushing for Healthy Teeth and Gums Brushing is the most effective method for removing harmful plaque from teeth and gums. Removing debris in a timely manner prevents bacteria in food…

Oct 11

Broken, Fractured, Displaced Tooth

By Happy Hive Patient Education, Treatment

xIf your child loses a tooth from an injury, try to remain calm. Call our office immediately and we will help you to determine if it is a permanent or…

Oct 11

Bridges

By Happy Hive Patient Education, Treatment

Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as…

Oct 11

Braces (Orthodontia)

By Happy Hive Patient Education, Treatment

Braces are applied to teeth for various reasons, including poorly aligned jaws, crooked, crowded and missing teeth, or a bad bite (also called malocclusion). Various things can cause teeth to…

Oct 11

Bonding, Veneers, Contouring & Reshaping

By Happy Hive Patient Education, Treatment

Cosmetic dentistry is an important part of overall dentistry. In some cases, people elect to have cosmetic dentistry performed on their children in order to improve their smile and overall…

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