Practicing proper oral hygiene habits is an easy task to follow and will undoubtedly become a healthy guide in the long run. But what about when we aren’t home? Trying to follow adequate oral practices outside of our households can become quite a chore when not in possession of a perfect dental travel kit. Many...
Halloween day is coming, and along with the fun of dressing up comes the excitement of going out and ask for candy from door to door. And even if this year going out for candy is out of the question due to the current situation, there will be candies you will need to avoid! Halloween...
Regardless of the underlying cause for missing teeth, if you’re looking for tooth replacement or to make adjustments to your mouth’s overall appearance, different treatments are available. People often believe that losing one or more teeth is the end of the road, that there is nothing they can do about it. However, teeth are designed...
Tooth reshaping, also called odontoplasty, is a conservative, painless, and fast procedure that effectively improves the appearance of teeth and overall dental health. This procedure involves removing a portion of the tooth enamel using a laser or drill to modify the shape, length, or surface of teeth. Tooth reshaping is often performed along with bonding,...
Cosmetic dentistry enhancement can have dramatic results on your look; even the tiniest step can boost your self-esteem and confidence and make you want to smile more often. With dental technology evolving every day, cosmetic treatments and procedures can range from basic color correction to the replacement of multiple missing teeth. A smile restoration or...
Sugar can bring a lot of health problems, but what is a sweet tooth? You’ve probably heard someone mention to their “sweet tooth” as their reason for loving sweet treats. However, is there actually such a thing? While it is not a real tooth type, it turns out that your cravings for sugary meals might...
To explain the issues that impacted wisdom teeth can cause, we need to talk a little bit about them first. Wisdom teeth usually emerge from the gums between 17 and 24 years of age. They are the last of the large molars at the back of your mouth. Some people never develop them. You usually...
What are dental implants? If you don’t know yet what they are and how they work, you should keep reading this until the end. A dental implant is a surgery that replaces tooth roots with a biocompatible material, screwlike posts that will replace missing teeth with artificial teeth that function and look like natural ones....
Have you heard about tooth gems? Tooth gems are small jewels, applied to the tooth with an adhesive. They are quite popular and just temporary. Dentists don’t drill to place them, but permanent issues can appear if gems are not properly placed. People seek to have snow-white, aligned, shiny teeth, but some are taking the...
Dry mouth or also known as Xerostomia is a very uncomfortable condition. Dealing with chronic dry mouth is uncomfortable. This condition starts when the mouth’s saliva glands don’t produce adequate amounts of saliva. It can happen due to several reasons, including smoking, dehydration, cancer treatment, certain medications, depression, anxiety, or autoimmune disorders. The causes why...
