Can a dental bridge rescue your smile? If you’ve lost a tooth in an oral accident, tooth extraction, or in another unhappy circumstance, then yes it can. Dental bridges were created to fill the gaps left behind by a missing tooth. Dr. Jorge Bastidas at Comfort Dental Care and his expert team are highly skilled in all manner of tooth... read more »

Tooth decay is not something you mess with, which is why it’s strongly recommended to see your dentist, Dr. Jorge Bastidas, right away and get the problem treated. If you get it treated as soon as possible, then you might only need a dental filling. If you delay treatment, you might need more extensive treatment, like: -Dental crown placement: If... read more »

Problems with gum disease and tooth decay can sometimes damage the roots of your teeth, cause a loss of bone material in the jaw where your teeth are anchored, or cause the outright loss of multiple teeth. In reality, your teeth and gums actually have a more function in your mouth than simply chewing food. They also provide structure for... read more »

The Risk Factors There may be some things you do every day that increase the risk of developing a cavity such as: Keeping poor oral hygiene. When you do not clean plaque away with brushing and flossing, it will continue to produce acids that eat away at tooth enamel. Eating lots of sugary foods, frequently snacking, or sipping soda throughout... read more »