Can dental crowns protect your teeth? Although each crown can only be fitted for a single tooth at a time, they are extremely effective at keeping teeth safe from danger. They work by covering up the entire tooth down to the gum line by directly bonding to all sides of a tooth, often by removing a small amount of tooth... read more »

The magic of dental veneers cannot be understated. Dental veneers are a durable tooth restoration service that can not only enhance your smile, but they can also conceal and cover up many negative or unrepairable aspects of it. Dental veneers work by constructing a thin yet durable shell that is placed directly on the fronts of your teeth for the... read more »

Did you know that dental floss is only one type of interdental cleaner capable of cleaning between teeth? Another wonderful product that can also do the job effectively is a water flosser. Water flossers work by using beams of water to clean between teeth safely and effectively. For more information, take the following water flosser quiz: Which dental treatments can... read more »

Many improvements have been seen over the past two decades in regards to dental implants. When they first came out, dental implants were primarily used to replace one tooth at a time. Thanks to an evolution in dental technology, your dentist Dr. Eric Eidbo is able now able to replace several teeth at a time by anchoring a dental bridge... read more »

You may be among the many who do not realize the ways that issues in the mouth can affect other parts of the body. An abscessed tooth, an infection which usually results from severe tooth decay, occurs at the root of a tooth. An abscessed tooth manifests as a very bad toothache. A few other symptoms include: - Fever -... read more »

To limit risk factors associated with damage to your jaw and joints within it, practice effective oral hygiene and oral health care at all times. However, if you should ever suffer from dental damage to your jawbone, it can give rise to a TMJ disorder. TMJs, also referred to as temporomandibular joints, are joint within your mouth that are designed... read more »

Here at Oak Grove Dental, we completely understand the importance of a healthy and confident smile. That’s why we provide services in cosmetic dentistry.   What is Cosmetic Dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry involves any procedure that shifts, rehabilitates or replaces teeth to improve the appearance of your smile.   What are some branches of dentistry or dental procedures that would improve... read more »

Many people think tooth decay is the most serious and dangerous dental issue. Even though it is very serious and dangerous, it’s not the most harmful issue for your smile. The most harmful issue is gum disease. Gum disease is a dental problem that occurs when you fail to properly clean your smile each day and when you delay or... read more »

Here at Oak Grove Dental, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »