Just about everyone will lose at least one adult tooth in their lifetime. While many believe that a missing tooth is merely a dental cosmetic issue, failing to replace the missing or extracted tooth can result in a myriad of other issues. If you have recently lost a tooth or will be having an adult […]
“Dental x-rays are a useful diagnostic tool when helping your dentist detect damage and disease not visible during a regular dental exam. How often x-rays should be taken depends on your present oral health, your age, your risk for disease, and any signs and symptoms of oral disease. For example, children may require x-rays more […]
People with missing teeth are becoming less common than 40-50 years ago. People assumed that eventually they would lose all their teeth and have dentures. Some of our patients still feel this way and we try to educate them, that with regular dental care and maintenance this should not be the case. Still, some are […]
One of the first things that we evaluate at Gulf Coast Dental is the health of the tissues that surround and support your teeth known as gingival tissue. These tissues are very important for the longevity of your teeth. Patients may know they have a problem, or may not. Early stages of gum disease is […]
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