Sensitive teeth can be extremely frustrating and painful. While some people have mild tooth sensitivity, others have severe discomfort when eating anything too hot, cold, spicy, or even sweet. Tooth sensitivity is typically caused by damage to your tooth enamel—meaning your enamel has been worn away to expose dentin, which is the softer...
There are many different types of oral piercings, including tongue rings as well as lip and cheek studs, that people choose to wear to express themselves. These piercings typically involve wearing a piece of stainless steel jewelry in the mouth, which can rub against teeth or gums to potentially cause oral health...
Gum disease—also called periodontal disease—is an oral health condition that has a greater impact on your smile than many people think. The beginning stages of gum disease, called gingivitis, are common, while older Americans tend to have more advanced periodontal disease. What are the consequences of ignoring gum disease? The ramifications can affect...
When deciding whether or not to use a pacifier for your baby, you want to know which options are best for their oral health. Incorrect pacifier use could lead to problems with your child’s jaw and teeth development, so it’s understandable that you’d want to make the right choice! There are several...
Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is what allows your jaw to move and is one of the more complex joints in the human body. You have one on each side of your head located close to each of your ears. For many people, these jaw joints function just fine. Others experience problems with...
If you’ve ever had a cavity and gotten it filled, you may think you don’t need to worry about your filling anymore. While all dental fillings will eventually deteriorate over time, some can begin to decline sooner than others to the point that you may begin to develop tooth decay underneath your...
Wisdom teeth are your third molars that are the last teeth to emerge in the mouth. Most people will see their wisdom teeth appear in their late teens, but some not until their 20s. For others still, these third molars never fully erupt through the gumline, leading to what’s called impacted wisdom...
Flossing your teeth is an essential practice to complement your daily brushing and help remove plaque and food particles from places where your toothbrush can’t reach. Traditional string dental floss has long been used, but there are alternatives to this type of floss, one of them being water flossers, a popular brand...
We all want to have healthy smiles. However, sometimes tooth decay or gum disease become obstacles in taking the best care of our teeth. For some people, it seems like no amount of brushing and flossing will prevent these issues, and they’re discouraged to find that they have yet another cavity during...
When was the last time you visited your dentist? Most people think that as long as they brush their teeth at home and aren’t experiencing any symptoms that there’s no need for a professional teeth cleaning. However, this isn’t quite true. While home care habits are vital to proper oral...
