Did you know that pearly whites contain two basic parts: the visible crown and the underlying root? The crowns of chompers help you to grind food for digestion, and the roots anchor the teeth securely in position in your oral cavity. Each tooth in your mouth is comprised of several layers of oral tissue, including enamel, dentin and cementum tissues.... read more »

Question: What makes dentures like vampires? Answer: they both come out at night! What else do you know about dentures? We’ve gathered a few bits of information to supplement your knowledge of what false teeth are utilized for and whether they may be right for you. False teeth are frames of false, removable teeth intended to replace lost pearly whites.... read more »

If your smile confidence has suffered because of missing permanent teeth, you are not alone. At First Dental of Bluffton, we have helped our patients with lost teeth to regain their confidence as well as their oral health through the help of dental implants. This tooth restoration works by surgically implanting a titanium post (to replicate the lost tooth root)... read more »

In America, it’s hard to go through life without having had at least one x-ray. At the dentist office, you’ve likely had several. Would you like to learn more about why that is? Here are some frequently asked questions and answers that may help you: What is an x-ray? An x-ray (or radiograph) is a kind of electromagnetic radiation that... read more »

Cosmetic bonding is often used to repair a minor physical defect on a tooth that has been affected by a chip or a minor dental fracture. This type of treatment might also be employed to repair a tooth suffering from a minor case of dental attrition or a natural minor deformation in the face of the tooth enamel. This simple... read more »

Did you know that cavities are one of the most often found oral health disorders in children? Not only can children get cavities, but cavities will continue to be a constant threat to your pearly whites for the rest of your life. Defending your teeth begins with ensuring that cavities cannot be allowed to manifest. Focus your oral health care... read more »

At First Dental of Bluffton in Bluffton, South Carolina, Dr. Charles W. Hobart II offers dental crown restorations for our patients who struggle with damaged teeth. Patients who may benefit from a dental crown include those with misshapen teeth, decayed teeth lacking sufficient tooth material to support a dental filling, a dental implant or bridge, or fractured teeth. A dental... read more »

Dental crowns are typically used to restore a tooth that was compromised by a large cavity or significant dental fracture. While they are created to be as strong as a natural tooth, dental trauma and problems with poor oral hygiene can damage a dental crown or compromise the anchoring tooth. In some cases, Dr. Hobart, Dr. Yu, and Dr. Ulbrich... read more »

First Dental of Bluffton wants to inform you better about this bothersome, small ulcer as well as ways to prevent and treat them, so you can get back to eating and drinking. Canker sores are a small abscess usually in the form of a gray or white sore with a red border. The two commonly known canker sores are simple... read more »

Your mouth is a complex organ involving several different tissues that perform specific functions. Maintaining good oral health involves addressing each of these elements and developing a consistent oral hygiene regimen. To that end, the American Dental Association makes several recommendations. This starts with brushing your teeth twice each day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and abrasive toothpaste. Toothpaste with added... read more »