What Is An Impacted Tooth? Symptoms & Causes

What Is An Impacted Tooth? Symptoms & Causes

Key Takeaways An impacted tooth is a tooth that fails to fully erupt through the gums, often getting trapped under gum tissue, bone, or against another tooth. Many people don’t realize they have one until it appears on a dental X-ray. Common symptoms include...
Pain in Gums: Why Your Gums Hurt in One Spot

Pain in Gums: Why Your Gums Hurt in One Spot

Pain in gums is often a warning sign of a specific, underlying dental or periodontal issue. So what can you do when your gums are hurting in one spot? The key to treating your localized gum pain is understanding why your gums are hurting.  In this guide, we’ll cover...
Healthy Gums vs Unhealthy Gums

Healthy Gums vs Unhealthy Gums

Most people don’t think much about their gums until something feels really off or they see blood in the sink after brushing. That’s usually when the difference between healthy vs unhealthy gums starts to matter in a really big way. This article breaks down what those...