It’s estimated that 45 million Americans have had their teeth professionally whitened. This number doesn’t include those who have tried over-the-counter teeth whitening products for their smiles.
With so many people receiving a professional whitening treatment, it’s natural to wonder how this procedure affects your teeth and gums. For those...
Of course you want your teeth to look as bright as possible. Whiter teeth give the appearance
of health and youth as well as boosting your confidence, so it’s understandable that white teeth
would be a priority!
But what happens when you want a professional teeth whitening but you have dental implants
or...
Bruxism is a condition in which you grind your teeth, whether knowingly or unknowingly. For
most people, bruxism happens during sleep and they’re not even aware that they have this
harmful habit.
For others, bruxism happens during times of stress while awake, and for others still, they may
grind their teeth while both...
Dental sedation is for people who experience dental anxiety or dental phobia and typically
avoid treatment as a result of this. When it comes to children, dental sedation is often used for procedures that are long in order to ensure the safety of the patient during the procedure.
But is dental...
Getting a dental bone graft is more common than many people think. During a dental bone graft, bone is taken from your own body, a donor, or a synthetic material and placed into your jawbone to regenerate bone that was lost.
Although getting a jawbone graft sounds uncomfortable, the procedure...
A root canal is a procedure in which a tooth damaged by decay, infection, or trauma is restored. During a root canal, the chamber of your tooth—which houses the tooth’s blood supply and nerves—is cleaned out and sealed with a biocompatible material, allowing you to keep your natural tooth and avoid an...
Dental restorations such as veneers, crowns, and implants have become increasingly popular as patients seek practical solutions for enhancing their smiles and replacing missing or damaged teeth.
Each of these treatments requires specific materials selected for their aesthetic properties, durability, and biocompatibility. So, what materials are used in dental veneers,...
Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most complex joints in the human body and connects your jaw to your skull. Located just underneath your ear on either side of your head, these joints plays an essential role in the daily functions of the jaw.
There are several factors...
While the majority of people will have their wisdom teeth removed, not everyone will need to. These third molars make an appearance in our early adult years, typically around the age of 17, but for some, not until the early 20s.
Why do some people need their wisdom teeth removed...
Many people remember mouthguards as those bulky, uncomfortable things that they had to wear during childhood sports. Buying mouthguards at the store is easy and can be relatively inexpensive, but they’re often the wrong fit for our individual mouths. This not only makes store-bought mouthguards uncomfortable—they tend to lack...