Most of us think nothing of a filling or similar minor dental procedure.But, like with the thought of root canal treatment or the need for a dental crown repair, if we were to experience the trauma of knocking out a tooth or even cracking one, sheer panic would set in—irrespective of the pain. A cracked tooth is a fairly common ...

Periodontal disease or gum disease works in the same way that most infections work. If left untreated it can worsen but when particular steps are followed, or certain medication is taken, the symptoms will clear up and the body can start to heal. It is crucial for gum disease to be tackled as soon as possible because if left to ...

For the duration of your life, your teeth are continuously subjected to attack. The harmful bacteria that live in your mouth, feed on residue food particles that dwell there—especially sugar. As time passes, this results in your teeth becoming worn and you end up with weaker tooth enamel. In the worst-case scenario, you end up with tooth decay and gum ...

December is a busy time of year and that time of year is here again—time to make sure you are photo-ready throughout the holiday season until everything returns to normal in the New Year. Thanks to social media channels, it’s hard for us not to want to obtain that perfect bright white smile that so many people seem to be ...

What Is Tooth Whitening? Tooth whitening, as well as being highly popular right now, can also be a very effective method of lightening the natural color of the teeth. Usually, whitening treatment such as in-office whitening and even most at-home teeth whitening doesn’t disturb or remove any of the enamel and leaves whiter teeth. Although it may not completely eliminate ...

Don’t we all envy that friend of ours who has a set of flawless pearly white teeth? That bright smile sure looks good in photos. This cosmetic mentality is one of the major reasons why most Americans visit a dental professional or use products such as Crest 3D white toothpaste, AuraGlow Teeth Whitening Pen, LumiBrite Take Home Whitening Gel, GLO ...

Living in a modern-day society means everyone is subjected to a certain amount of pressure. Often, daily events cause our self-esteem and confidence to take a bit of a blow. Most people like to make a good first impression by taking pride in their appearance and having a sparkling, whiter smile will make you feel confident, fresh, and ready to ...

In this day in age, tooth decay and tooth pain are extremely common, mostly due to the high amount of sugar that is found in food. There are, however, some things that can be done from home in order to protect the teeth from decay, a cavity, or a tooth infection and pain, before you have a chance to visit ...

Dentists and orthodontists practice within the same general area. Both are medical personnel who work to ensure that their patients enjoy improved health regarding everything relating to their oral health. Orthodontists are doctors who specialize and focus on correcting bites, occlusion, and teeth straightnesswhile dentists are doctors that deal with the teeth, gum, nerves, and jaw. Whether it is minor ...

Dentistry is an arm of medicine that refers to the study, diagnosis, treatment and even prevention of conditions, diseases and disorders that concern the mouth. Most of the treatment and diagnosis done by dentists involve the dentition, oral mucosa, and tissues that are located in close proximity to the aforementioned areas. A general public misconception relates to the fact that ...