by Dr. Cohil | Aug 14, 2019 | General Dentistry
For those of you missing back teeth, it is functionally important to replace those teeth whenever possible. Back teeth support your jaw and help maintain the jaw’s vertical height. As back teeth are lost, more forces tend to get exerted on the teeth closer to the...
by Dr. Cohil | Jul 10, 2019 | General Dentistry
Regular dental cleanings and checkups have proven to be effective in providing optimal dental health. Allowing the dentist to detect a problem early on before it becomes too large, is the only way to minimize chair time with a dentist and save money. If your...
by Dr. Cohil | Jun 28, 2019 | General Dentistry
Saliva protects against dental caries by several means: Physical clearance: with a high flow rate of saliva, low viscosity results in a better cleaning affect on the teeth Buffering capacity: saliva buffers and helps neutralize acids that can cause cavities in teeth...
by Dr. Cohil | May 22, 2019 | General Dentistry
The formation of a cavity, also known as dental caries, is a very basic process. First, plaque forms on teeth by the absorption of salivary glycoproteins. Secondly, bacteria selectively appear on the plaque surface. Thirdly, bacteria grow and mature in the dental...
by Dr. Cohil | May 9, 2019 | General Dentistry
Dental abscesses may arise from trauma or decay reaching the pulp (nerve) of a tooth. When this happens, pain and/or swelling may arise. When bacteria enter a tooth through a crack or infected portion of tooth, a tooth becomes significantly infected. The bacteria...
by Dr. Cohil | Apr 19, 2019 | General Dentistry
Interferences among a person’s teeth may occur for multiple reasons. Malocclusion (poor alignment of teeth) will virtually always lead to interferences with a bite. Malocclusion may be a result of genetics, external forces that may have positioned teeth incorrectly,...
