by Wesley Cowan | Jul 26, 2022 | General Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry
The term ‘impacted tooth’ refers to a tooth that was supposed to erupt yet hasn’t. As a result, the tooth can get trapped in the gums. Most commonly, impaction occurs with wisdom teeth, but the truth is any tooth can become impacted. So what exactly happens if you...
by Wesley Cowan | Mar 31, 2022 | General Dentistry, Gum Disease Prevention, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry
Gum disease is one of the most common dental problems your dentist in Spring Hill sees every day. In fact, the CDC reports that nearly 50% of adults over the age of 30 have some form of gum disease. While gum disease can certainly cause some unwanted side effects in...
by Wesley Cowan | Feb 15, 2021 | General Dentistry, Gum Disease Prevention, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry
As we head into the one-year mark of this pandemic, there are still several unknowns. But one thing has remained constant the whole time — stress levels are high, and rightfully so. Stress isn’t the best thing for health, especially at times like these....
by Wesley Cowan | Jul 22, 2020 | Dental Hygiene, General Dentistry, Gum Disease Prevention, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry
If you have gum pain, swollen gums, or increased tooth sensitivity, particularly along the gum line, you may be experiencing gum recession. This oral health problem can lead to other issues down the road, including increased tooth decay, sensitive teeth, and even...
by Wesley Cowan | Jun 16, 2020 | General Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry
Every June is recognized as Men’s Health Month and strives to bring awareness to just how important it is for men to keep up with doctor appointments, physicals, and routine procedures based on age. It’s also a time for your dentist in Spring Hill to encourage all men...
by Wesley Cowan | Apr 30, 2020 | Dental Emergency, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry
During these times of change and uncertainty, it’s only natural to feel stressed out. After all, we’ve all been thrust into staying at home and figuring out our new, temporary norm. Your dentist in Spring Hill understands. We’re in this together, and we’d like to help...
