Grinding your teeth can do a lot more than keep you up at night. Teeth grinding—a condition called bruxism—causes a wide range of side effects, many of which affect your teeth. We put together this guide on the different ways bruxism can affect your teeth,...
Have your teeth become sensitive all of a sudden? Tooth sensitivity can be caused by many different factors, and if left untreated, it can lead to more dental problems and further discomfort. At Lifetime Family Dental, we want to help you find relief from tooth...
If you’ve ever suffered from a tooth abscess, you know how painful it can be! But the good news is that they’re both common and treatable. Our team at Lifetime Family Dental in Gilbert is here for you when painful issues like these arise. Here’s...
At Lifetime Family Dental in Gilbert, we believe that tooth pain should never be taken lightly. Tooth pain can range from uncomfortable to incapacitating, and can get worse in a matter of hours. It can distract you from your everyday duties and make simple tasks,...
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a condition that affects millions of Americans each year. It can be painful and uncomfortable, and difficult to get under control depending on the severity level. It can also lead to a variety of health problems affecting...
As many as 1 in 8 Americans have sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity isn’t a naturally occurring issue; rather, it’s usually a sign that something needs attention. At Lifetime Family Dental in Gilbert, we understand how uncomfortable tooth sensitivity can be. Keep reading to learn what...
If you’ve experienced the pain and nuisance of a canker sore, you’re far from alone. About one in five people get them on a regular basis. At Lifetime Family Dental, we can attest that they most frequently appear in teens, young adults and women, but—anyone...
Patients of Lifetime Family Dental will sometimes come in with questions or complaints concerning dry mouth, or xerostomia, a condition which occurs in about 10% of the population. It is most common among the elderly, likely due to the fact that many elderly people are...
At Lifetime Family Dental, we often start seeing children as young as one years old, or within six months after a child’s first tooth breaks through. It’s normal for parents to have questions when their kid's baby teeth start falling out, or perhaps when their...
As the lockdown restrictions are eased here in Arizona, Lifetime Family Dental would like to remind you of the dental services we are currently able to offer. In short, we can offer every procedure you might need for complete dental health, except for cosmetic dentistry....