Dental Blog

Chewing on ice or opening a tight jar lid with your teeth doesn't seem like a big issue. That is, until a part of your tooth accidentally chips. The jagged edge of the tooth looks more like a cosmetic issue, but sometimes it turns into an emergency real quick.

You were going about your routine, or maybe having dinner, when suddenly you felt an unusual sting in one of your teeth. That can be quite distressing. Pain that has been ongoing for some time and is getting worse is understandable,

Waking up from sleep and finding out that your jaw feels sore or that you have a headache can be stressful. It's not the way anyone would like to start their day. Unfortunately, that's how it is for many patients with bruxism (teeth grinding).

Teeth grinding or clenching may seem completely harmless at first. You probably feel some soreness in your jaw when you wake up but forget about it as you go on about your daily routine. Over time, it ruins your oral health.

Thinking about getting an implant for your lost upper premolar or molar? In this case, our dental expert at Ace Dental of Taylor may suggest a sinus lift procedure before your implant surgery.

Dental implants are one of the first options people consider these days if they've lost a tooth. For the treatment to be successful, you must have enough jawbone to support the implant.

Every year at ACE Dental of Taylor, we see hundreds of patients who need one or more of their teeth removed. Most of the time, the problems are related to their wisdom teeth. But whether it's a simple or surgical tooth extraction, what matters more for patients is the healing time.

Before traveling, people usually plan carefully to avoid complications. But if you have a flight scheduled soon after your tooth extraction, you might be wondering: Is it really safe to fly after a tooth extraction? Flying after a tooth extraction is generally possible, but timing is important.

Do you have a tooth that's too damaged to be saved with a filling? A dental crown might be a better option for you. Here at Ace Dental of Taylor, a common question our patients ask us before this treatment is: How many visits will the process take? We'll break down the entire treatment timeline and how long it usually takes.

If one of your teeth has a deep crack or is decayed, there's a good chance that a dentist may suggest a crown. It's to cover and protect your tooth. But if a few months or years down the road your crown starts to feel loose, it’s not something to panic about.