Tooth-Colored vs. Metal Fillings: What Lasts Longer?

Dental professional uses a metal mouth mirror to examine teeth inside a patient's open mouth.

Sometimes it is not the cavity that catches your attention. It is the dark or silver spot left behind from dental work done years ago. Older metal restorations can stand out against natural enamel, while decay itself may also create dark areas that make a tooth look discolored. The good news is that appearance is […]

What Bleeding Gums Are Actually Telling You

Woman pulls down her lower lip to reveal red gum tissue beneath her lower front teeth.

Seeing a streak of pink in the sink after brushing is easy to dismiss. Maybe you brushed too hard. Maybe you have not flossed in a while. But when bleeding keeps happening, your gums may be giving you an early warning that deserves more attention than simply switching toothbrushes. Bleeding can be one of the […]