Robert Scott Nance, D.D.S., M.S., P.A. Blog

All About Periodontal Abscesses: Causes, Warning Signs, Treatment, and Prevention Plaque is a sticky substance made up of saliva, leftover food particles, and bacteria from your mouth. If you don’t practice healthy oral hygiene habits like brushing and flossing frequently, a layer of plaque can stick to your teeth and gums, allowing harmful and destructive…

My Injured Tooth Is Turning Gray: Can It Be Saved? Falls, car crashes, sports injuries, and other accidents are common causes of traumatic dental injuries. While these dental injuries can be minor (think chipped teeth), other times, dental trauma can cause teeth to severely crack, dislodge, or fall out. No matter the dental injury, you…

Persistent Tooth Pain: Is It a Dental Emergency? While toothache symptoms, such as sharp pain or dull jaw discomfort don’t always scream “dental emergency,” many kinds of tooth pain are signs of a serious oral health issue and shouldn’t be ignored. Knowing when to call for emergency dental care or if your tooth pain can…

5 Common Myths About Root Canal Therapy, Debunked Root canal therapy, often called a root canal, is surrounded by plenty of incorrect information and negative connotations. However, this endodontic procedure actually eliminates inflamed and infected tissue from inside your tooth to restore its functionality and relieve pain. If you’ve been told you need root canal…