Human teeth are designed for chewing, but sometimes their shape can make them difficult to clean. The back teeth or molars are particularly problematic because of the pits and grooves on their surfaces. Toothbrushes cannot access those areas well, and while flossing is a good way to remove particles...
Since the back teeth aren’t usually visible while speaking or smiling, many people who are
missing back teeth feel they don’t need a replacement. However, missing teeth of any kind can disrupt your smile.
When a tooth is missing, the other teeth will shift to compensate for the loss. This means...
Laughing gas, known also by its formal name nitrous oxide, is used as a mild sedative in dentistry. It doesn’t smell and you can’t see it, but it helps you relax quickly in order to complete your dental procedure. You’ve heard of laughing gas, and maybe you’ve even received...
When it comes to choosing an electric toothbrush, you have options. Two of these options
include traditional electric toothbrushes, which are also called rotary or oscillating
toothbrushes, and sonic toothbrushes. But what’s the difference between these two?
Regular electric toothbrushes have rotating heads that can spin several thousand times per minute, but...
A dental abscess is the result of an infected tooth or may be the result of severe gum disease.
The abscess itself—which is a swollen area typically filled with pus—forms at the root of the
tooth that’s infected. A dental abscess is usually painful and will require treatment as soon as
possible.
But...
As a parent, you probably know how hard it can be to get your children to brush their teeth. From the time they get up in the morning and eat breakfast to before bed when they need to brush their teeth the most, it is often like pulling teeth...
Gum recession happens when the gum tissue begins to pull away from the teeth, which can expose the tooth’s roots. When this happens, bacteria can accumulate in the spaces between the teeth and the gum tissue, which can cause an infection.
Receding gums are a sign of gum disease and...
The terms periodontal disease and gum disease are often used interchangeably. Both phrases refer to two types of gum problems. The first is Gingivitis which is gum inflammation. The second is Periodontitis which involves bone and ligament loss inside the gums which can result in loss of teeth. Both conditions are detrimental for oral health, but...
Your child’s permanent teeth will need to last them for life. Even your child’s baby teeth play a role in their oral health and tooth alignment, so taking the best possible care of your child’s smile is imperative to a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
One in four children...
Perhaps you don’t know how important saliva is for your dental health, but let’s look at its role: it protects the teeth, inhibits bacterial growth, and even helps digest food! Saliva plays a crucial role in the health of our teeth. When you have a dry mouth, bacteria can...
