Did you know dental mouthguards can help prevent concussions and traumatic brain injuries? Mouthguards absorb and disperse energy from impacts to the mouth and jaw. This reduces the force transferred to the brain, thus lowering the likelihood of serious injury.
Read MoreIf you often experience headaches, jaw soreness, tooth sensitivity, or muscle tension in the face, you may be grinding or clenching your teeth. This condition, known as bruxism, can be mild and temporary, but severe bruxism can lead to damaged teeth and jaw disorders.
Read MoreDry socket affects 5% of patients after standard tooth extractions and 35% of patients after wisdom tooth extractions. Thankfully, though this condition can be painful and annoying, dry socket is only a problem until the mouth has healed effectively.
Read MoreDoes the thought of having a tooth pulled make you anxious? Tooth extractions involve removing a tooth from its socket because of severe tooth decay or infection, crowded teeth, dental injuries, or gum disease.
Read MoreWhen you visit the dentist, they might ask you to take an X-ray. But did you know there are two different types of dental X-rays? Traditional X-rays have been the go-to for years, but with technological advances, digital X-rays are becoming more common.
Read MoreAre you looking for a painless, quick, and safe way to strengthen your teeth and protect them from decay? Dental fluoride treatments are an effective option for people of all ages who want healthy teeth.
Read MoreDid you know that even if you brush and floss regularly, you can still get cavities? Luckily, dental treatments such as sealants provide a noninvasive and effective solution to preventing cavities.
Read MoreHave you ever taken a swig of ice-cold water and instantly regretted it? If so, you might be prone to experiencing tooth sensitivity. The good news is tooth sensitivity does not always mean something is wrong. It can occur naturally.
Read MoreA dental cleaning is an appointment you will most likely attend many times. Despite this, you might still be a little nervous. When you don’t know what to expect, any appointment is nerve-wracking.
Read MoreTooth gemination is an intriguing phenomenon that does not have a sure cause. This phenomenon occurs when two teeth develop from only one tooth bud. Tooth gemination creates one giant tooth that can cause other problems when left unexamined or untreated.
Read More3D printing, or “Additive Manufacturing,” has opened a world of innovations in dentistry. Using a process that can print a three-dimensional object on an in-office printer cuts costs for both dentist and patient, but is also more carefully customizable than alternatives.
Read MoreA dental crown is a small cap that a dentist places over a patient’s tooth to cover a cavity, root canal, implant, fracture, or filling. Three aspects of crowns - longevity, appearance, and cost - influence choosing a type.
Read MoreDental crowns are not designed to be removable restorations, and they should only be removed by a dental professional when they need to be replaced. You should never attempt to remove your dental crown on your own; doing so could potentially damage the tooth underneath.
Read MoreHomeopathic dentistry, also known as holistic dentistry, is centered around the idea that a person’s dental health is connected to their overall health, and vice versa.
Read MoreAnodontia and hypodontia are types of tooth agenesis, which is the congenital absence of some or all primary or permanent teeth. Hypodontia is the absence of 1 to 5 teeth, and anodontia is the absence of all teeth.
Read MoreA talon cusp is a growth on the inner surface of the tooth (facing the tongue). The name comes from their shape, which is similar to a talon or claw.
Read MoreYou expect your dentist to find cavities or a poor bite during your child’s dental exam. What you don’t expect them to find is an eating disorder. Dentists are often the first specialist to identify signs of an eating disorder because oral health is quickly affected by behaviors of an eating disorder.
Read MoreWhen you get your teeth whitened, you’ll discover that your crowns, bridges, or other restorations cannot be whitened as your natural teeth can. Natural teeth are porous and can be made brighter using a bleaching agent, whereas a crown is made of a nonporous material, like porcelain or composite resin, which do not react to bleaching agents.
Read MoreIf you are considering orthodontic treatment, you probably have a lot of questions, like can braces rust in your mouth? After all, they are made of metal and metal gets rusty over time when in contact with water, right? Actually, this is a myth. Braces cannot rust in your mouth.
Read MoreA dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is used to repair a tooth that is severely decayed, damaged, or broken, or to cover a dental implant or root canal. Dental crowns can be made of a few different materials, and the best kind depends on your personal preferences.
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