Gum recession happens when gum tissue begins to pull away from the teeth, which can expose tooth roots and result in tooth sensitivity and longer-looking teeth. Gum tissue helps hold teeth in place and protects tooth roots from bacteria. Without it, teeth can loosen and may even fall out. Receding...
A tooth infection can be painful at best and life-threatening at worst. Although teeth are covered by the hardest substance in the human body, tooth enamel, they are susceptible to damage when the enamel is compromised and bacteria can reach the center of the tooth. What exactly can cause an...
A water flosser is a type of flossing tool that shoots a stream of water between your teeth to remove plaque. For some people, water flossers can be easier to use than string floss. Also, research shows that using a water flosser is “significantly more effective” than using string...
Getting your wisdom teeth removed requires eating softer foods for at least the first few days while your mouth is healing . Eating soft foods can help reduce the chances of damaging your incisions and reduce discomfort while your body is repairing itself. You can help make the healing process...
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...
Getting Invisalign is an exciting time. You’ll finally be getting the smile you’ve always wanted, and you won’t have to wear visible metal braces to get it. Invisalign can provide a more comfortable alternative to braces, and these clear aligners allow you to keep your teeth cleaner since you...
Most animals have teeth, but many of them are different than the teeth humans have. Across the animal kingdom, different kinds of teeth exist to support animals’ habits and methods of eating. Let’s take a look at some of the most notable animals when it comes to teeth, including those...
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt in the oral cavity. Also called third molars, these teeth are located so far back in the mouth that they can cause problems with cleaning and even tooth crowding. Up to 80% of people end up having at least one of...
The jaw joints on either side of your head, called your temporomandibular joints, or sometimes TMJ for short, are some of the body’s most complex joints. Their structure allows your jaw to chew food, open and close, and move from side to side. Without your temporomandibular joints, you wouldn’t...
Getting a root canal procedure involves your dentist removing dead or infected tissue from the inside of your tooth. After the procedure is done, your dentist will seal the chamber with a biocompatible material to prevent future problems with the tooth. Although getting root canal therapy isn’t too different these...
