If you’ve experienced bleeding gums at one point, it can be pretty uncomfortable or even scary. And even more than that, bleeding gums can be a sign of something bigger going on in your mouth. So, in this article, we’ll unpack what bleeding gums might mean and what you can do about it. 

​​If you’ve gone to the dentist to fix any symptom you’re feeling with your teeth, you’ve probably heard them recommend a lot of different things — a filling, an inlay, an onlay, a crown, etc.

To people who aren’t in the dental field, it’s easy to get these three treatments confused.

And since we don’t want you to be left in the dark about which is which, we decided to write this guide to clear things up.

Have you ever gone to the dentist, expecting to be recommended a dental filling, only to be told you need a crown? Well, this is more common than you’d think.

But what exactly are dental crowns, and when are they needed?

Let’s get into it.

If you have a dental filling, you’re not alone. In fact, according to the CDC, about 90% of American adults have at least one dental filling. And while the majority of people have dental fillings, many people don’t realize that dental fillings actually have an expiration date (which is why proper oral care is so important!).