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 | 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...