Your teeth are anchored in their sockets by the roots and a series of very strong periodontal ligaments. This gives them the strength and integrity to bite and chew very hard foods. While it is rare, there are times when a blow to the face or other oral trauma can impose enough force on a tooth to knock it out.... read more »

Fillings tend to have a limited lifespan. Poor oral hygiene habits can encourage the natural bacteria living in your mouth to attack the dental adhesive holding a filling to the surrounding enamel. When this happens, the bacteria can invade the seam and create a cavity. Sometimes you can notice this because of a gray color in the tooth but sometimes... read more »

If you’ve ever lost a tooth, you probably understand that some tasks that had been simple can be much more difficult. For instance, if you’re missing teeth you could struggle to pronounce some sounds and to chew comfortably. Luckily, there are several options you can consider—including a dental bridge. Dental bridges are typically attached to your existing natural teeth. If... read more »

If you have a damaged tooth, you probably know that you should have the issue addressed—but did you know that there are a number of things you should consider doing if you’d like to protect the health of your teeth? For instance, did you know that a crown is an option you can consider? If you fall and injure a... read more »

Here at Nicholas A. Jamison II DDS, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through... read more »