When is a tooth extraction necessary? Tooth extraction is a dental procedure that involves removing a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. The process may be necessary for multiple reasons, such as severe decay or damage, overcrowding, infection, periodontal disease, or preparation for orthodontic treatment. If a tooth cannot be repaired with a crown or dental filling because…
Keeping on top of your oral hygiene means brushing and flossing twice daily and visiting your dentist for regular cleans. Dental scaling is deep cleaning and the process of removing dental plaque tartar from the surfaces of your teeth above and below the gum line. Routine scale and cleans are important for the health of your mouth and your…
Dental caries is the most widely spread dental disease in the world. It affected about half of the world’s population, regardless of age. The most common risk factors associated with the high caries index are the high intake of sugar and the anatomical or structural change of the tooth. People that have deep fissures or grooves are more prone…
Dental cleaning is an excellent step toward a good oral hygiene and preventive periodontal therapy. Dentist Salem MA (ALERIS SALEM DENTAL CENTER) has highly trained, board certified staff who will take care of you throughout the entire process.