Delayed tooth eruption is when children don’t get their baby teeth or permanent teeth according to established guidelines. For example, a baby who does not get their first teeth in by the age of 18 months is generally considered to have delayed tooth eruption. This phenomenon is relatively common among...
Whether you’ve had an acute infection of COVID-19 which went away after a few weeks or are dealing with chronic COVID-19 symptoms, it’s important to know that the virus can impact your oral health. But how exactly can COVID-19 impact the oral cavity? There are a few ways the virus...
Dental veneers are an excellent cosmetic dentistry option for those who want to keep their natural teeth but improve their color, shape, or brightness. Dental veneers have a high success rate and can last for well over a decade with the proper care . But what happens when a dental...
Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is an oral health condition that causes gums to become inflamed and infected. At its mildest stage, gums may look red and swollen, and they may bleed during brushing. However, as it progresses, gum disease can cause gums to pull back from the teeth,...
A successful tooth extraction requires that you care properly for your healing mouth after the procedure. One of the complications that can happen when the surgical site is healing after a tooth extraction is dry socket. Dry socket happens when the blood clot that covers and protects the surgical site...
Self-ligating braces are a type of orthodontic treatment that is similar to conventional braces, but with one major difference. Whereas traditional braces use elastic bands to secure the wire to brackets, self-ligating braces have a built-in sliding mechanism that holds the wire and allows it to adjust on its own...
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, typically happens over time and consists of different stages. Since it progresses, catching gum disease early gives you a better chance to minimize the impact of the disease and save your smile. But what are the stages of gum disease, and how can you identify...
Tooth mobility is essentially what happens when a tooth becomes loose. Permanent teeth are not meant to be loose, so tooth mobility is always a cause for concern. However, if you have noticed one or more of your teeth are loose, what could have caused this to happen, and...
Physicians and researchers are increasingly understanding the link between COVID-19 and oral health. We’ve seen how COVID-19 severity has been linked to gum disease and how the virus can lead to chronic dry mouth and even oral lesions. However, new research is now linking tooth loss and COVID-19 risk. But...
There’s no question that clenching or grinding your teeth can be harmful. Clenching and grinding can put intense pressure on the teeth, jaw, and the muscles that support jaw movement, resulting in cracked or broken teeth and jaw and facial pain. But is teeth grinding normal? An estimated 8.6% of the...
