What qualifies as a toothache? This term refers to any pain in and around your teeth and jaw. It might come and go or be a constant ache. It might be dull or sharp. You’ll probably find that your teeth are extra sensitive to hot and cold foods and drinks. You may feel tenderness close to the infected tooth. It... read more »

Whether you think it’s an abscess or not in your mouth, you should have a professional take a look, especially if it is painful. These painful cysts can often be the result of an infection when bacteria enter an irritated or hurt area. You will usually notice a painful and/or swollen area filled with pus trapped, typically kept around to... read more »

Is fluoride a helpful supplement in your daily dental care? It’s been proven to show, in fact, fluoride is an amazing benefactor in strengthening your teeth and protecting your teeth from acidity. Our dental professionals at Aesthetics & Essentials Dental Group want you to understand the full benefits of fluoride, using it daily, and extra preventative care when you get... read more »

Have you ever had a fractured, chipped, discolored, or decaying tooth? Do you still have one? Here at Aesthetics & Essentials Dental Group in Mountain View, California, we offer a great cosmetic treatment known as a dental bonding to repair your smile! This is a simple procedure to fix your damaged tooth by placing a composite resin that is tooth-colored... read more »

Here at Aesthetics & Essentials Dental Group, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through... read more »