Dental implants can feel like an absolute “miracle cure” for those with badly damaged or missing teeth and can even help improve the surrounding gum tissue. They create one of the most natural-looking restored smiles of all dental procedures available. The implant itself is not the artificial tooth, which is a common misconception when people hear the phrase “dental implant.” ...

You have been to the dentist and have been told that it is time for your wisdom teeth to come out. Wondering what that means and what to expect? Read on and we will give you a rundown from start to finish regarding wisdom teeth removal. Why Remove Them? Wisdom teeth used to be vital to the chewing process when ...

When you hear the word “dentist” what immediately occurs to you is the teeth. However, when you hear the wordsorthodontistor orthodontic treatment, what occurs to you? You probably have heard of it, but you are a little confused wondering what an orthodontist really does. Everyone knows a dentist helps with the oral health, but where does the orthodontist come in? ...

No one wants to have to deal with the irritating pain and discomfort of a mouth sore—much less a parent of a toddler who is crying non-stop due to a painful mouth sore. And while most parents understand that mouth sores and ulcers are completely normal, they often end up becoming frustrated with themselves not knowing the best way to ...

Despite what many people think, chewing gum with braces isn’t actually as bad as initially presumed. Most people who get braces try to stay away from chewing gum as they have heard it can get caught in the wiring, become really sticky, and get jammed behind the wiring and remain on the tooth which can cause decay. It Remains Debateable ...

If you want to make sure that you keep your teeth free of serious issues for as long as possible, then you need to make sure you pay a visit to your dental surgery at least twice a year. Even if you are convinced that your teeth are fine and you don’t need to spend the money on a checkup, ...

Working in the dental field can be both exciting and challenging at the same time. We all dream of being able to make a difference in the world, but many of us are put off pursuing careers in medicine or dentistry due to having to go through (and pay for) years of schooling to qualify. However, many people don’t realize ...

The pain that may accompany a broken or damaged tooth can get pretty intense. If your dentist is booked up and can not get you in for an emergency appointment then you might quickly start looking into alternative ways for a DIY fix. The required permanency of this fix may vary based on the situation. For the short-term, you can ...

When one gets a dental crown installed, usually it is because there has been damage or decay to a tooth that is far beyond what a filling can handle. Like with most oral issues like a tooth infection, a cracked tooth, tooth decay, moving wisdom teeth, and gum disease, one of the primary symptoms that indicate a crown is needed ...

There has probably never been a man or woman born who had perfect teeth without any assistance from an orthodontist. When teeth erupt they come in however they please. Often, the shape of your upper jaw or lower jaw and the amount of space available have something to do with their orientation. When they decide to come up they simply ...