If you slide your tongue around your lower gums or the roof of your mouth, do you feel any alien hard bumps?   If so, the bumps are most likely harmless growths of extra bone called tori. Emphasis on the word “harmless.” Dental tori are simply tiny hills of bone covered by normal gum tissue.   ...Read More

If you have a tooth that’s damaged, your dentist might recommend covering the tooth with a dental crown.   Depending on your oral situation, different types of crowns are available to restore your tooth to its natural shape, appearance, and function.   ...Read More

We're pretty sure your lingual tonsils are one of those organs you don't think about often. If they've always functioned normally, you've probably never even noticed them! But if swallowing becomes painful, or you have difficulty breathing while sleeping, you may become all too familiar with these lumps of tissue at the back of y ...Read More

Have you ever felt confused by the technical jargon used by dental professionals? Luckily, you’re not alone. What exactly is a dental fistula? How is it different than an abscess? We’ve done the hard work for you and organized the answers to your top questions and concerns.     ...Read More