It is no surprise that root canals are regarded as one of the most dreaded procedures in dentistry. Unfortunately, people are seriously scared of this time-tested endodontic treatment. In fact, The American Association of Endodontics shared a October 2019 survey of 1,000 U.S. adults who were given the option of participating in a root canal…
Do you wake up with a sore jaw or has your sleep partner complained that you grind your teeth while you are asleep? You may suffer from bruxism, or teeth grinding, a condition that can damage your teeth as well as your jaw joint during nighttime sleep. At Pure Dental Health, we have effective treatments…
It is estimated that at least 12% of all Americans avoid visiting the dentist each year due to fear and anxiety. Many people are afraid of the discomfort or pain that they expect to experience, so they choose not to go at all. While no one wants to be put in an uncomfortable situation, avoiding…
While many dental issues can either be prevented or handled within a generous timeframe, there are some situations that warrant immediate treatment. If you need emergency dental care for you or a member of your family in the Buckhead area, trust Pure Dental Health. Not only are we able to perform a full menu of…
Has your smile become dull with age? Does your coffee-habit or love of red wine sabotage the brilliance of your teeth? You are not alone. Many people struggle to keep their smile bright and white. Lifestyle habits, dark-colored foods and drinks as well as the natural aging process can cause teeth to discolor or yellow…
According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, over 35 million Americans are missing all of their upper or lower teeth. This calls for a full arch replacement of teeth. In the past, a traditional denture was the only option. However, removable dentures have their own set of drawbacks, as they have to be adjusted…
Losing a tooth as a child is celebrated and even rewarded. As an adult, however, this is far from the case. A missing permanent tooth is never an ideal situation, but it does happen. Permanent teeth can get knocked out during an injury or need to be extracted due to severe decay or infection. In…
Gone are the days when visiting the dentist was painful or even uncomfortable. Modern dental practices, such as Pure Dental Health in Alpharetta, now offer sedation dentistry along with countless amenities to help patients feel at ease during their dental visits. Sedation dentistry isn’t reserved for patient with lengthy or invasive procedures. In fact, sedation…
For something so small, canker sores can be a big pain. These round oral lesions can erupt anywhere in the mouth, which often means frequent irritation and discomfort when talking, eating or even swallowing. It should be noted that canker sores are different than fever blisters. While most canker sores go away on their own…
As much as we want to keep our permanent teeth intact, there are certain situations that can cause them to break, crack or chip. Whether you were biting a piece of hard candy, grinding your teeth (bruxism) at night or involved in an accidental fall on the pavement, teeth fractures can happen. At Pure Dental…
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