Both dentures and dental implants provide patients with a way to restore missing teeth. While dentures tend to be a more affordable option, dental implants provide a more secure tooth replacement that can last for life Since dental implants are anchored into your jawbone, they never require replacement and look...
Temporomandibular (TMJ) disorders can be painful and impact your quality of life. Whether it’s sore facial muscles, popping and clicking noises, or painful chewing, TMJ is not normal and should always be addressed by your experienced oral care professional. Since TMJ has multiple contributing factors, it’s important to work with...
Getting dentures to replace missing teeth is an exciting time—you’ll finally have a smile you can be proud of. Dentures can either replace one or several missing teeth or all of your natural teeth and help you smile, chew, and speak with ease. Whether you are going to starting wearing...
Losing a natural tooth can impact both the function and appearance of your smile, which is why it’s important to replace a missing tooth as soon as possible. Yet millions of people are missing at least one tooth, with older adults being the most at risk for tooth loss...
No one wants to have bad breath, but the reality is that our mouths house a lot of bacteria, so bad breath can happen naturally from time to time. However, if you have chronic bad breath or notice your breath still doesn’t seem fresh even after brushing and flossing, there...
You may have noticed that you have different types of teeth in your mouth, some that seem to be better for chewing and others for biting. But what are all these different types of teeth, and what exactly do they do? Find out what each set of teeth is...
If you’ve pursued orthodontic treatment, chances are you have seen or heard about elastic bands (also called rubber bands) used to help move teeth in some cases. These bands can be clear or colorful and help orthodontists correct misaligned bites and properly position teeth in combination with traditional braces. But...
Dental bonding is a cosmetic and restorative dentistry procedure in which the same material used in tooth-colored fillings, composite resin, is used to restore teeth that have been chipped, cracked, or otherwise damaged. In some cases, dental bonding can even help fill gaps in the teeth without orthodontics, crowns, or...
Jaw clenching is related to teeth grinding and can be classified under bruxism, the technical term for teeth grinding . Jaw clenching is usually involuntary, meaning we don’t mean to clench our teeth; rather, it happens as the result of physical or emotional stress. Both teeth grinding and jaw clenching...
Sensitive teeth are common and can cause discomfort ranging from mild to severe. For some, the sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures feels as though it has always been there, while for others, tooth sensitivity may come on suddenly. What would cause teeth to suddenly become sensitive? The following are...
