A tooth abscess may form if there is tooth decay. It may also occur when a tooth is broken, chipped, or injured in other ways. Openings in the tooth enamel allow bacteria to infect the center of the tooth (the pulp). Infection may spread from the root of the tooth to the bones supporting the tooth.

Infection results in a buildup of pus and tissue swelling within the tooth. This causes a toothache. The toothache may stop if pressure is relieved. But the infection can remain active and continue to spread. This can cause more pain and can destroy tissue.

Symptoms

The main symptom is a severe toothache. The pain is continuous. It does not stop. It can be described as gnawing, sharp, shooting, or throbbing. Other symptoms may include:

·Bitter taste in the mouth

·Breath odor

·General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling

·Fever

·Pain when chewing

·Sensitivity of the teeth to hot or cold

·Swelling of the gum over the infected tooth, which may look like a pimple

·Swollen glands of the neck

·Swollen area of the upper or lower jaw, which is a very serious symptom

Need a dentist?

Don't hide your smile

Schedule your appointment at: 713 572 7005 and contact us for your dental care. The best treatments from Houston Tx.

Success is the expected outcome after root canal treatment (RCT), regardless of the clinical conditions.

However, predicting success usually requires adopting a referential or criteria, and presupposes that the patient is healthy. It is estimated that RCT should be considered completed when the tooth is permanently restored and in function.

RCT clinical success can be analyzed based on different points of view, with specific values that involve the dentist, the patient or the tooth itself. References for the dentist are the value of symptom (clinical silence - absence of pain), the value of image (root canal space completely filled with no evidence of periapical inflammation), and the value of clinical condition (a well-restored and functioning tooth).

No one likes to hear it, but it's worse not to know it: You have bad breath.

Bad breath (also known as halitosis or malodor) can be embarrassing and tough on those around you. Some people don't realize their breath could peel paint because people are afraid to tell them.

"Certainly bad breath can ruin relationships," says John Woodall, DDS, a dentist with Woodall and McNeill in Raleigh, N.C.

Fortunately, this problem is often easy to fix. What helps: Good oral hygiene, regular visits to your dentist, and ruling out any underlying conditions or other factors (such as some medications, diets, and foods) that could make your breath less than pleasant.

Bad breath is often caused by a buildup of bacteria in your mouth that causes inflammation and gives off noxious odors or gases that smell like sulfur -- or worse.

In the back of the mouth, the tongue is anchored into the hyoid bone. The tongue is vital for mastication, taste, deglutition, articulation and oral cleansing. But oral health is about more than your teeth and gums. Your tongue also needs daily care and checkups.

Quick! Stick out your tongue and say…yuck? No one ever said tongues were pretty. And maybe that’s why they’re sometimes neglected when it comes to oral health. But your tongue is an important part of your mouth, and you should always include it in your hygiene routine. Here are four things you should know about keeping your tongue healthy:

1. Tongues need cleaning

Far from smooth, your tongue is covered in tiny bumps, called papillae. “The surface of the tongue can harbour a lot of bacteria,” says Dr. Euan Swan, dental programs manager at the Canadian Dental Association in Ottawa. In fact, a study at the University of Michigan’s School of Medicine discovered that about a third of the bacteria species found on people’s tongues weren’t growing on any other surfaces in their mouths.

Trapped germs on the tongue can lead to bad breath and affect your sense of taste, and the bacteria can travel to other parts of your mouth. Overgrowth of bacteria can turn your tongue yellow, white or even black and hairy-looking.

Make your appointment on Dental Endo. We want you to have the best experience during your oral treatment. Just give us a call: 713 572 5005.

With developments in orthodontics in recent years, more and more adults are seeking treatment for oral difficulties they've been experiencing since childhood. There are significant differences between adult orthodontics and that of children and teens, however, it's worth knowing what they are before making a decision to pursue treatment. Here are the key differences between orthodontics for adults and for younger patients:

Age-Related Considerations

Adult patients often have conditions younger patients don't often suffer from, such as insufficient bone between the roots for adequate blood supply, mild gingivitis infections and marginal bone loss. The bones are also harder and no longer growing, per the Journal of Oral Health and Community Dentistry, and the aging of tissue often causes them to take longer to adjust to your teeth's new positions. These are known as biomechanical limitations, which can make tooth realignment a more involved process in adults than in younger patients.

Contact us for your dental care on Dental Endo. Call us at (713) 572-5005 We are members of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, The Greater Houston Dental Society, Hispanic Dental Association and associates members of the American Association of Endodontics.

How do teeth grow in humans? The first teeth that will grow in a person’s mouth are known as deciduous teeth among dental practitioners, but are more commonly known as baby teeth.

A human will grow 20 deciduous teeth, but these teeth are not permanent.

After humans grow a bit older after the growth of their deciduous teeth, their teeth will start to fall out to make room for the next set of teeth.

This second set of teeth that grows in are a person’s permanent teeth, and if they are taken care of, they will last the rest of their lives.

When a person grows in their permanent teeth, they will have 32 teeth instead of only 20. Most of these teeth will grow in the back of the mouth.

If you are an adult that still has baby teeth or you suspect that your child’s teeth are not developing/growing as they should normally, give us a call today: 713 572 5005. Make your appointment on Dental Endo, doctors qualifications and combined experience assures quality treatment for every patient.

Sialoadenitis is an inflammation process of salivary glands that causes formation of calculi in salivary glands. There is a variety of manifestations of sialoadenitis: salivolithiasis, calculous sialoadenitis, sialolithiasis. The disease can cause obstruction of the gland that, consequently, will lead to inflammation and intermitting swelling of the gland accompanied by severe pains. These pains are caused by calculi that weight upon the salivary glands. Calculi are usually located in mandibular glands.

Sialoadenitis is usually caused by the following factors: operative interventions (usually those of abdominal cavity organs), infectious diseases, and stagnant secretion in salivary glands. Sialoadenitis appears in 2 forms: chronic and acute. They have a bit different manifestations.

Acute sialoadenitis:

These are the symptoms of sialoadenitis: edema, infiltration followed by purulent melting and necrosis of salivary glands. It is worth mentioning that necrosis leaves scars.

For a timely diagnosis, visit your dentist frequently. Contact us for an appointment with our specialists at Dental Endo

Growing evidence suggests a link between gum disease and premature, underweight births. Pregnant women who have gum disease may be more likely to have a baby that is born too early and too small.

More research is needed to confirm how gum disease affects pregnancy outcomes. But it appears that gum disease triggers increased levels of biological fluids that induce labor. Data also suggests that when gum disease worsens during pregnancy, there's a higher risk of having a premature baby.

What Can I Do to Ensure I Have a Healthy Pregnancy?

The best advice to women considering pregnancy is to visit their dentist for a checkup and to treat any oral problems before becoming pregnant.

Proper oral hygiene is of course indispensable for maintaining a bright smile, but there is one other important bit of advice: Watch what you eat and drink. Certain foods and beverages can discolor teeth. If you want to protect your pearly whites, read on for some common culprits that stain your teeth.

Pasta Sauce

Because of their acidity, bright red hue and tendency to cling to the teeth, the tomatoes in pasta sauce can leave your teeth vulnerable to staining. Dine on some dark green veggies, such as broccoli, kale and spinach, beforehand to create a protective film over the teeth. The film will ward off tomatoes' staining effect, so spring for a green salad as an appetizer.

Curry

Curry, a spice that works well in Indian food and exotic dishes, is also a cause of discolored teeth. Its deep pigmentation can yellow teeth over time.

Inquire with your dentist about available professional tooth whitening options. Make your appointment at Dental Endo

The appeal of a smile has to do with both aesthetics and perception. When people seek cosmetic dental treatment because they are unhappy with their smiles, chances are they have a legitimate problem. Some individuals' feel they show too much gum tissue or their gums are too prominent when they smile. Either their teeth appear too small, or so much gum tissue shows that the teeth are not making an impact. And a gummy smile can make a person feel self-conscious.

So what is the definition of a gummy smile? That's a matter of perception, and therefore will vary from person to person. But it has been shown that a smile will usually be perceived as gummy when four millimeters — a tad more than an eighth of an inch — of gum tissue shows.

READ MORE

For about 1 out of 10 Americans, jaw clenching and teeth grinding are the coping methods for stress.

During waking hours, most people are aware that they’re doing it and can control it. Some of those people, however, carry this habit on in their sleep. Chronically clenching teeth or a clenching jaw can be bad habit, causing detrimental effects on dental health.

In the medical world, they call the bruxism. It used to be thought that the cause of bruxing was a bad bite. Dentists would correct this by filing down the teeth themselves. Nowadays, the real primary cause is known to be symptoms of stress and anxiety.

Secondary causes are related to sleeping disturbances, certain medications and a misalignment of the jaw bone or teeth. Whatever the cause is, it should be addressed sooner rather than later to prevent the need for dreaded dental procedures, such as:

• Root canals
• Implants
• Fillings
• Bridges
• Crowns
• Dentures

The most effective remedy for bruxism is a professionally fitted night mouth guard.