Do friends and family frequently offer you a mint? Do you wake up with a bad taste in your mouth every morning? Do you fear that your halitosis is causing co-workers to avoid getting too close to you? If you have bad breath, you’re not alone. More than 80 million people suffer from chronic halitosis, […]
Wisdom teeth extraction is one of the more common milestones for people in their teens and early 20s, becoming almost a rite of passage for many young adults. But older adults also have their wisdom teeth extracted, usually because of bothersome symptoms or to prevent more serious problems from developing. Still, not everyone needs to […]
Some of the foods and beverages you consume each day may be working against your oral health, and you may not even realize it. The skilled providers at Trident Dental in Houston, Texas, are dedicated to helping you have healthy teeth and gums. The Trident team has put together the following list of the 10 […]
You wake one morning and lunge for a glass of water to soothe your parched mouth and the problem resolves itself quickly. If, however, this describes the state of your mouth more often than not, you’ve likely got xerostomia, the medical term for chronic dry mouth. The team at Trident Dental in Houston, Texas, understands […]
If you’ve lost one, two, or even all of your teeth, you’re not alone. By the time Americans reach age 50, they’ve lost an average of 12 teeth, including their wisdom teeth. Going around with gaps in your mouth isn’t good for your oral health, though. Those gaps can lead to: There are a number […]
We live in a fast-paced world, where we currently average a measly total of 6.8 hours of sleep a night, and 40% of Americans get less than 6 hours. So, it’s no wonder that 50-70 million U.S. adults have a sleeping disorder, and sleep apnea is the most prevalent, with 22 million diagnosed. That’s why […]
Are you ignoring tooth pain because you fear you’ll be told you need a root canal? This procedure may sound scary, but it’s a routine way to save a decaying tooth — and it hurts far less than the pain you can experience with a damaged tooth. At Trident Dental, the experienced dental team regularly […]
Proper dental care begins even before the teeth have erupted through the gums, and it continues throughout your entire lifespan. Sadly, several factors work against you, including the warm, moist environment in your mouth — the perfect breeding ground for bacteria that can lead to gum disease, tooth decay and loss, and even heart disease. […]
Wisdom teeth usually appear in your late teens or early twenties, although they can emerge as early as age 7. For others, this third set of molars may never break through the gum line. Whether wisdom teeth are visible to the eye or only on an x-ray, they are more likely to cause problems than […]
Full or partial dentures can be an excellent choice for replacing missing teeth. With today’s technology and materials, today’s prosthetics fit and function comfortably and look completely natural. At Trident Dental in Houston, Texas, our expert dental team takes great care in treating tooth loss with the most advanced solutions, including full and partial dentures. […]
Nearly half of all Americans have gingivitis (gum disease), even though it is preventable. Gingivitis can cause swelling, redness, irritation, and deep pockets that form between your gums and your teeth. Untreated, this early stage of gum disease can progress to periodontitis. Periodontitis can lead to tooth loss and is also a risk factor for […]
Almost everyone has clenched their teeth at some time in their lives. But, when teeth grinding is a nightly occurrence it can lead to complications in your oral health, including the development of TMJ. At Trident Dental in Houston, Texas, our experts not only help patients get straighter teeth, but are also dedicated to helping […]
