Feb 15, 2022 | Common Conditions, Oral Hygiene
You may have heard the terms, plaque, tartar, and calculus and wondered what the difference was between them. Mostly, they are spoken of in a way that leads you to believe they are all enemies of good oral health, right? But how are they different, or are they?...
Sep 15, 2021 | Common Conditions
Periodontal disease is one of the most common problems treated by Dr. Roberson. Since infection in the gums is progressive, it’s important to get treatment as early as possible. Without proper treatment by your Birmingham dentist, the bacteria begin to invade deeper...
Jul 15, 2021 | Common Conditions
When you think of impacted teeth, you probably think of wisdom teeth. The word “impacted” makes anyone who’s had their wisdom teeth taken out cringe—impacted wisdom teeth are more difficult to remove. However, these aren’t the only type of teeth that can be impacted. ...
Apr 16, 2021 | Common Conditions, Teeth
Pericoronitis involves the gums around a wisdom tooth. Sometimes the third and final set of molars for young adults have difficulties. When the gingiva becomes inflamed it is called pericoronitis. It can be due to a partial impaction. But it can also be caused by...
Feb 15, 2021 | Common Conditions
The hinged bone that connects the jaw and the skull is called the temporomandibular joint often referred to as TMJ. If you press your index fingers on the cheeks and open and close your mouth, you can feel this joint. Sometimes, the bone structure in the joint becomes...
Jun 15, 2020 | Common Conditions
Oftentimes, TMJ disorder goes undiagnosed in patients because the symptoms suggest other health issues are to blame. But without a diagnosis and effective treatment, the symptoms will progressively get worse and become more of a problem for the sufferer. TMJ can cause...
