20 January 2022
If you develop a severe infection of pulp inside your tooth, then you have an abscess. While a dental abscess may be asymptomatic, it can cause a throbbing toothache, gum inflammation, and a bad taste in your mouth when you bite down, which is caused by the bacteria-rich pus that is surrounding the infected tooth. If you develop any of these symptoms, see your family dentist as soon as possible. Here are some effective treatment options your dentist may recommend for relieving your abscess-related tooth pain.
2 December 2021
Given the numerous benefits of seeing a family dentist, you decided to visit one to keep your family dental care in check. Your first family dental checkup is almost due; what should you expect from the visit? Interview and Examination Before performing any examination, your family dentist will begin by asking about your previous dental history. They will ask about any toothaches, sensitivity, or other tooth-related problems you may have experienced since your last visit.
25 October 2021
Many dentists suggest the use of a dental implant to replace the roots of a lost tooth. Dental providers can perform implant procedures in their offices, using local anesthesia. During the treatment, the dentist drills the implant into the bone of the jaw. Due to the numbing medication, the placement is painless. The implant, which is made of titanium, is biocompatible. As a result, it is unlikely to be rejected by the body.
16 September 2021
For the most part, you get all your permanent teeth before you are even an adult. However, as children turn into adults, their third molars or wisdom teeth start to erupt. Unfortunately, wisdom teeth are notorious for causing problems. If you would like to know more, keep reading. Why Do You Need Wisdom Teeth? Molars are important for grinding up food before you swallow. This makes foods easier to digest. In the past, the diet of human ancestors consisted of foods that needed more grinding, such as raw meats and leafy greens.
2 August 2021
Pearly white teeth allow you to show off a beautiful smile. However, it's natural for your teeth to begin to turn yellow over time. If you feel embarrassed about your teeth or you'd simply like your smile to look better, you can visit your dentist for cosmetic teeth whitening treatment. Here are a few tips that will help you get the most benefit from your teeth whitening treatment: 1. Select a natural white shade for your teeth
24 June 2021
When people think about braces and their benefits, often they think of teeth straightening. While it's true that braces are the best method of straightening teeth available, their potential benefits don't stop with a nice-looking smile. Here are three other ways that braces can often help people out who have crooked teeth and abnormal bites, like an underbite or overbite. Poor Pronunciation People who have seriously crooked teeth or a severe underbite or overbite sometimes have a bit of trouble with pronunciation.
13 May 2021
Your teeth are going to be with you your entire life if you take care of them right. You need your teeth for eating and communicating, which is why you need to take proper care of them throughout your life. 1. Never Fall Asleep Without Brushing Your Teeth It is important to brush your teeth before you go to sleep at night. Your teeth accumulate a lot of plaque and germs on them throughout the day, making it essential that you brush your teeth before you go to sleep.
31 March 2021
For some people, dental implants require bone grafting. When the tooth to be replaced has been absent for an extended duration, its support system has been compromised. The dental socket is housed in the alveolar ridge, and when the socket no longer supports the tooth, it can lose its density. This density must be restored for successful implant placement, which is why bone grafting can be unavoidable in some cases. But how is it accomplished?
19 February 2021
If you have several bad or missing teeth, your dentist may have suggested that you consider getting dental implants. However, you may have heard a few things about them and are harboring certain misconceptions. If so, read on to learn the truth behind some of these misconceptions that you may have about getting and living with the implants. 1. Implants Are Painful to Get and Uncomfortable to Live With One misconception that you may have about implants is that they will be painful to have placed.
30 December 2020
Obviously, you need to see a dentist if you develop tooth pain, break a tooth, or see a brown spot on your tooth. However, there are many more subtle signs of dental problems that patients often overlook. Failing to have these problems addressed promptly may cause them to get a lot worse. So, if you develop any of the following symptoms, it is a good idea to call your dentist sooner rather than later.