Receding gums generally occurs when your gums have an irregular tendency of pulling back. In many cases, shrinking and exposing your teeth, including your roots, to harmful bacteria. Many people would like to have a picture-perfect smile and can indeed have one. But neglecting your flossing and brushing can reduce the chances of maintaining your...
Dentist covid precautions are essential for our well-being, from continually washing our hands to brushing our teeth to avoid plaque accumulation; their tips can make our trips to the dentist much safer and comfortable. Dental offices just like ours know that their services are necessary; that is why they are still open. And continue providing...
Newborns are born without teeth, but these will start to slowly come out as the baby begins to grow up and develop. They are generally known as baby teeth. Usually, they start showing at the ages of 4 and 12 months. Most babies tend to grow their two front teeth in the bottom section of...
What does a cavity look like? Well, a cavity is a decayed part of a tooth caused for different factors. Plaque is one of these causes, and it is a buildup of bacteria that increases on sugar left behind on teeth and gums, generating tooth-decaying acid. But do you know how to identify them? Signs...
Most likely, all of us have had issues when it comes to bad posture. And we tend to notice it until it is too hard to correct it. But what contributes to this issue? can our teeth and posture actually cause ourselves to slouch? Slouching is a tendency that most people have at some point...
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...
Teeth moving after braces is something that can happen. But, when patients go through all of the effort, time, and expense of getting this treatment done, the last thing they want is for their teeth to shift around once the braces come off. That is the last thing your dentist in Clairemont wants as well,...
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 to replace a lost tooth or make adjustments to your mouth’s overall appearance, there are different treatments 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...
