by Conte Dentistry | Apr 1, 2021 | Dental Health
A tooth abscess can happen when a tooth has decayed, chipped or broken. This can allow bacteria to enter the inner part of the tooth which can lead to infection. The infection may cause a buildup of fluid and swelling, resulting in an abscess. If left untreated, the...
by Conte Dentistry | Feb 23, 2021 | Dental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to...
by Conte Dentistry | Feb 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Let’s face it: It’s hard to feel whole when you know you’re not. And if your smile is missing a prominent tooth, everyone else knows there’s a hole there, too. When you’ve lost a tooth anywhere in your mouth, even in a not-so-obvious place, you can have numerous...
by Conte Dentistry | Feb 23, 2021 | Invisalign
The teenage years are an important time for orthodontic care. By this stage, most permanent teeth have already come in, making it possible to address concerns such as crooked teeth, gaps, crowding, and bite problems. However, many teens are hesitant about traditional...
by Conte Dentistry | Feb 23, 2021 | Dental Health
Dental techniques have evolved considerably since the days when our neolithic ancestors drilled — by hand — into teeth to remove decayed matter 10,000 years ago. Although dental caries (aka cavities) were virtually unknown when we were meat-and-veggie-centric...
