For most people, a white patch, a bump, or bumps on the gums isn’t cause for concern. However, it can be a symptom of something serious, so it’s important to have anything you notice checked out by your dentist. White lumps on the gum or even on the tongue are usually caused by irritation or some other mild form of ...

Perfect natural teeth are something that many want but very few have. Our teeth naturally come in at odd angles and tend to yellow as we age. Yellowing and staining can happen even sooner if you are a frequent consumer of coffee and red wine. While there is nothing physically wrong with crooked and stained teeth there are plenty of ...

Hopefully, you will never lose a tooth in your life. Whether it is due to injury or disease, the loss or removal of a permanent tooth is not fun and the recovery process can be long and painful. There are several ways to deal with missing teeth, such as with a dental bridge, a removable partial denture, or dental implants, ...

Background An underbite can be a tricky situation to deal with. Since it is much rarer than an overbite, those who have one can feel like they stick out or look odd. Underbites can also cause complications such as speech impediments, a slightly uneven facial appearance, bad bite problems resulting in difficulty eating or swallowing, and damage to the teeth ...

You may have noticed that your once beautifully white teeth have started to look a little different lately—they are beginning to look clear around the edges and may need orthodontic treatment. In even more severe cases, you may have one or more translucent teeth that are almost entirely clear. Usually, there is a pretty simple explanation for this type of ...

Your wisdom teeth, which are located in the very back of each row of teeth, generally begin to emerge sometime during adolescence or early adulthood, or between the ages of 17 to 21 years. You have two sets of wisdom teeth (also called molars) for a total of four teeth. These sets include your upper wisdom teeth and lower wisdom ...

Orthodontic spacers, also known as separators, tooth spacers, and space maintainers, are basically small circular rubber bands that help create small spaces in your teeth when your teeth are overcrowded or too close together. They are typically installed in your wisdom teeth (molars). Spacers are installed in your back teeth to ensure enough space between your teeth before your braces ...

An underbite is a type of condition which causes a person’s lower jaw to protrude over their upper jaw. Generally, someone with an underbite has lower front teeth which may fully or partially cover their upper front teeth. Underbites can be caused by skeleton issues in the jaw (genetics), the alignment of their jaw bone, or can sometimes even be ...

Self ligating braces work like traditional braces, except they have no ligatures. This means that they do not have elastic or rubber bands connected to them. Self ligating braces have special types of brackets on them which help the archwires apply pressure to your teeth to shift them into place. Self ligating braces can help minimize irritation and discomfort and ...

A root canal procedure repairs a tooth which has been infected or severely damaged. The cause of the damage to the tooth is usually related to a cracked tooth or deep cavity. The procedure itself includes removing the area of the tooth which is damaged (this is called the pulp), cleaning it entirely, and then refilling it. Once the tooth ...