Scott Young DDS

Usually, tooth pain related to cavities and tooth decay doesn’t cause headaches. However, if the damage is extensive, the pain may radiate and feel like…

Pain in and around the jaw is a common symptom of TMJ. But did you know it can also cause dizziness and increase the risk of…

A recurrent toothache is usually a sign of a potentially serious oral health issue like a cavity or gum disease. Since oral health problems worsen over…

Over 30% of Americans experience some form of dental anxiety, and about a third have an extreme phobia.

Depending on the underlying cause and severity, dental anxiety can…

If there’s something about your smile you want to change, you’re not alone. Whether it’s whitening stained teeth, replacing missing teeth, or changing their size…

Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease. When left untreated, gum disease progressively worsens and can permanently damage your teeth and gums. Advanced periodontitis (the…

Being nervous about an upcoming dental appointment is common, especially if you’re undergoing treatment for a cavity, to treat gum disease, or to get a root canal.

From…

Sometimes bad breath happens. From a morning cup of coffee to a garlicky lunch or dinner, no one is immune to the occasional bout of…

From X-rays to taking impressions for common dental restorations, like veneers, the old procedures and techniques that utilized a goopy substance were uncomfortable for some…

Oral surgery is usually a last resort when more conservative and less invasive dental treatments have failed. However, sometimes oral surgery is the best option to…