Aug 30, 2022 | Common Conditions, Oral Hygiene, Preventative Dentistry, Teeth
Tinnitus is an unexplained noise in one or both ears that no one else can hear. It affects 15-20% of the population, but it isn’t a disease in and of itself. Tinnitus is a symptom that can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions. What is TMJ Disorder?...
Aug 5, 2022 | Common Conditions, Overall Health, Preventative Dentistry
Tooth decay is a common problem that affects millions of Americans every year. But while it’s not uncommon to get a cavity, there are some things you may not know about them. Here are six interesting facts about cavities from our Birmingham, Alabama,...
Jun 30, 2022 | Common Conditions, Overall Health, Preventative Dentistry
Have you learned that you have periodontitis and don’t know what to do now? Continue reading to learn more about identifying, treating, and reversing periodontitis. Approximately 50% of the population in the United States is affected by periodontal disease,...
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. ...
