Dentures are an affordable way to restore your smile. While you can opt for full or partial dentures—depending on if you’re missing some or all of your natural teeth—dentures are made to give you a natural smile and teeth that you can speak and chew with. Although dentures can last...
Pregnancy brings about a lot of changes in the body, namely due to hormones as your body accommodates your growing baby. The hormone changes during pregnancy can influence weight gain, mood swings, fatigue, cravings, and even your dental health. In fact, up to 80% of pregnant women experience gingivitis, the...
If you need a dental crown, you will most likely have to have a temporary dental crown before the permanent one can be placed. This is because lab-fabricated dental crowns are custom- made for your smile and can take two or more weeks to make . You don’t want...
Getting traditional metal or ceramic braces is one of the best ways to effectively straighten your teeth. However, these fixed orthodontic appliances can be challenging to clean. Brackets and wires make it more difficult for regular toothbrushes to reach the all surfaces of your teeth, and you’ll need flossing...
During a COVID-19 infection, saliva can contain high levels of the virus. In fact, researchers suspect that in some cases, virus particles in saliva could come from infected oral tissue . Infected oral tissues can even transmit the virus to other areas of the body, such as the lungs. People...
If you’ve had oral health problems such as tooth decay or gum disease, you may have wondered if your oral health was hereditary. We know that some diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, and conditions, like high blood pressure and heart disease, can have inheritance factors. But when it comes...
When brushing your teeth, you may think that it doesn’t matter how well you brush as long as you’re brushing. However, it’s important to brush your teeth correctly—and yes, there is a right way to brush your teeth! Brushing your teeth correctly can reduce the chances that you’d harm...
Tooth enamel is the hardest and outermost layer of your tooth. Without tooth enamel, dentin, the layer beneath, is exposed. Dentin exposure can lead teeth to have a more yellow appearance. It can also increase your risk for both tooth sensitivity and cavities. While enamel is a necessary component of...
Oral health professionals such as dentists and orthodontists are often the first people to come into contact with those who suffer from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a debilitating condition in which a person stops breathing at numerous intervals throughout the night, resulting in a lack of oxygen in...
Although both a dental hygienist and dental assistant work under a dentist, these are two different job roles. Both are important for how the dental office runs and supporting the dentists at the practice, but there are different tasks, responsibilities, and interactions with patients for each position. So what...
