If you’ve experienced the feeling of a sensitive tooth, you know how painful it can be. Imagine having extreme tooth sensitivity all the time throughout your mouth! Cold and hot foods can cause intense pain in people who have very sensitive teeth. But what can you do to help...
Should you have your wisdom teeth removed? It depends on a lot of different factors. Healthy teeth are often fine. On the other hand, when these teeth erupt improperly it can cause malocclusion, a sometimes severe dental problem where the upper and lower jaw don’t align properly. Apart from...
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, often referred to as TMJ or TMD, can impact your quality of life when left untreated. Millions of people suffer from issues with their temporomandibular joints, which can cause side effects ranging from mild discomfort to debilitating chronic pain.
With these disorders being so common, what...
During one of your regular dental checkups and professional cleanings, your dentist will most likely want to conduct an oral cancer screening.
An oral cancer screening is a simple exam that your dentist performs in order to ensure you don’t have any signs or symptoms of oral cancer. Every year,...
Periodontal health, or gum health, plays a significant role in protecting your teeth. Gum tissue covers sensitive tooth roots and helps teeth stay properly anchored in the jaw. Without your gums, teeth would become loose and fall out. In fact, periodontal disease is one of the major causes of...
Kids should begin good oral hygiene practices when they are very young; even before their baby teeth come in. For parents, knowing what kind of toothpaste to buy for kids at every stage of their development can be confusing. Before the kids are old enough to have their own...
Sugar is a known culprit in tooth decay, and the more added sugar you consume, the more at risk you could be for tooth decay . While consuming sugar in moderation isn’t necessarily a bad thing, making it a staple in your diet can wreak havoc on your oral...
If your tooth has been damaged from decay or an accident, there’s a chance that your tooth will turn a darker color. For some people, this color be more of a gray shade, while for others it will be a black color.
Tooth damage has both intrinsic (internal) and extrinsic...
Your teeth and gums support you all year long by helping you chew and speak properly, and by helping you retain a youthful appearance. How have you been treating your smile lately?With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, consider showing your smile some love this holiday with some of these ideas...
Seeing your child sprout their first pearly whites is an exciting occasion. Most babies start cutting their first teeth between four and six months, however times can vary greatly. Some babies are born with a tooth while others can take up to one year to show new teeth. All...
