Do You Need Braces if Your Teeth are Crooked?
Although braces may be the traditional method for straightening crooked teeth, in modern dentistry they are not your only option. There are some alternate methods that dentists employ so that you can choose what is right for you! Different from the traditional metal braces, which are still highly effective...
Does Teeth Cleaning Remove Bad Breath?
Halitosis aka Bad Breath – tends to be a common, but usually a simple and preventable condition. So, should we get our teeth cleaned more regularly to stop this condition occurring? The answer is...
Tooth Decay at Gum Line – How to Stop This Today
Tooth decay at the gum line is primarily caused by long-standing plaque deposits on the surface of the tooth. Without proper oral hygiene, bacteria deposits leave lesions or “root caries” that slowly eat into the enamel covering your teeth. Unfortunately, as this...
What to Do When Your Tooth is Fractured?
A tooth fracture can be painful, and people suffering from one have to take precautions to reduce the damage and the pain. Dental remedies can range from simple fillings to tooth extractions and dental implants. There are no surefire ways to deal with a fractured tooth, and every remedy is...
Decay Is Past The Dentine: What Should You Do?
Tooth decay is one of my fears; I won’t lie. But when decay reaches your dentin, that’s a whole other matter that’s a reason to be concerned and act! If you have somehow missed all the signs pointing to tooth decay, you have only two options when...
What Can You do About TMJ Pain?
Feeling pain within your jaw and mouth can be unbearable at times. So asking your dentist “what can I do about TMJ pain?” is important. Causes can vary a lot from a simple toothache to severe conditions that are debilitating. One of those conditions is what’s known as...
Saliva Screening Test – What the Results Mean to You
A saliva screening test is helpful in many ways. From identifying possible drugs in your system to confirming diseases that are evident in your body. You have nothing to fear from these tests, for they do more good than harm. Let's look at the saliva screening...
Options When You Have a Chipped Tooth
It’s pretty easy to chip your tooth. And once you do, it’s hard not to notice the unfortunate chip or crack. All it takes for a tooth to chip is biting down hard on a nut. In my experience, it was eating too...
The Truth Behind Painless Dentistry
Not long ago, a visit to the dentist would picture something like a bruised mouth, swollen gums, and spitting blood in the sink. Dental procedures were tough, and patients were expected to clench their fists when the dentists brought about their instruments of operation. It is no wonder...
Sensitive Teeth? Here’s What to Do About it
Having sensitive teeth is one of the most common dental problems around. You're not alone if teeth sensitivity is causing you discomfort. But what can you do to rectify this issue? In this post, I'll look at what causes this pain as well as...