Dental braces are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help position them with regard to a person’s bite, while also aiming to improve dental health. Braces also fix gaps. Dental braces are appliances used to align or straighten the teeth. They do so by moving your teeth in the desired position. […]
Feeling something uncomfortable at the back of your mouth? Oral pain has such a wide variety of causes that we definitely can’t give you the answer in a blog post – you’ll need to see your dentist get to the root of the problem. But if you have wisdom teeth, you have a clue as […]
It may seem brand-new to you, but dental professionals have been using lasers to provide minimally invasive treatment options for a wide variety of oral health issues since the mid-1900s. Dental laser technology has, of course, undergone significant changes since then, leading to even more improvement in treatment outcomes. These days, in the hands of […]
Bruxism, also referred to teeth grinding, occurs when the upper jaw rubs both sets of teeth together. Teeth grinding will cause damage to the teeth and other oral health problems. An estimated 40 percent of people will suffer from bruxism at one point in their lives. Teeth grinding and clenching are para-functional activities that are […]
Getting a permanent tooth knocked out is a dental emergency and one that is not uncommon. More than 5 million teeth are knocked out every year. When this happens, your tooth needs immediate attention. Do not wait until morning or the next day to deal with it. In fact, the longer you wait, the less likely […]
Our gums don’t only play an important role in the stability and retention of our teeth, they also contribute to the overall appearance of our smile. when we think of healthy and attractive teeth, we most often think of clean, consistently pink gums. However, while mid-pink gums might be the most desirable, we aren’t all […]
Don’t you love having options? Years ago, when a person was told they needed dentures, they had only one option: traditional full or partial dentures. Thanks to the many advancements in dentistry, today you can choose either traditional or implant supported dentures. While it’s exciting to have options, it can be a little daunting as […]
Gum disease is one of the lesser-known complications that can affect patients with diabetes. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is the sixth most common disease in the world. People with diabetes are more likely to experience gum disease if they’ve had poor blood sugar levels for a long period of time. Gum disease affects the […]
Not only is a root canal for baby teeth sometimes necessary, but it is also one of the most common treatments performed on baby teeth. Root canal treatments are typically performed on a tooth that has been infected. This is usually a result of tooth decay that has made its way into the pulp chamber. Parents sometimes […]
Most people who suffer from dental anxiety are unaware of the fact that there are sedation options available for them to help relieve them of this dental anxiety. Whether or not this fear is the result of a bad experience or from stories they have seen on television their anxiety may keep them from seeking out dental care. […]
