The inner portion of your teeth contains sensitive blood vessels, nerves, and other soft tissues that are susceptible to infection. If a bacterial infection reaches this area, the infection can quickly spread throughout the inner chamber. Root canal therapy allows one of our doctors to safely remove infected soft tissue before sealing your tooth to …
Auburn Dentist Answers: How can I reduce dental care costs?
Cavities, cracked teeth, gum disease, and tooth loss are problems that won’t go away without dental treatment. Going to the dentist can add up fast though, costing you time and money. In Auburn, general dentist Dr. Luminita Markham believes the more we know you, the better equipped you’ll be to keep your teeth healthy, for …
Dental Bone Grafting Surgery: What is it and how can it help me?
Dental bone grafting surgery is necessary for patients who want a dental implant placed and for patients who have lost jawbone mass because of a missing tooth, periodontal disease, or dental trauma. When tooth roots are connected to the jawbone, your jawbone health is secure. If a tooth is missing, dental implants can replace the …
All-on-4 Dental Implants vs Dentures
Advances in dentistry now offer superior solutions to common dental problems like missing teeth. Not long ago, patients who had lost most of their teeth to periodontal disease, trauma, or other oral health problems, had only one choice—removable dentures. Now, dentists offer an array of restorative techniques, such as implants, bridges, partial dentures, and complete …
Dental Problems that May Require Tooth Extraction
Tooth extractions are far more common than most people think. Each year, millions of adults in this country have wisdom teeth safely extracted, according to the National Institutes of Health. Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are commonly removed for a variety of reasons. While many of us are familiar with wisdom tooth extractions, …
Restore Your Smile with Tooth Crowns
When it comes to restorative dentistry, dental crowns are one of the most common services we provide to our patients at Maidu Dental. This restorative procedure addresses any moderate or severe damages to your teeth, unlike fillings that only address minor damages. At our Auburn, CA practice, Dr. Luminita Markham, is happy to walk with …