Immediate dentures, while a short-term and temporary solution, serve an important role in dental care. If your dentist recommends that you have all your upper or lower teeth removed, an …
What to Do After Getting a Tooth Extracted
A tooth extraction is an extremely common procedure. Sometimes it’s used to remove an infected or broken tooth, while other times it’s necessary to make room for teeth in an …
What to Expect After Scaling and Root Planing
Over time, if you neglect your brushing and flossing routine, plaque and tartar will form on your teeth. This occurs during the early stages of periodontal disease, also known as …
What You Need to Know About Teeth Whitening at Home
Over the years, due to a variety of factors – staining foods and drinks, certain medications, tobacco use, fluorosis, the natural aging process, etc. – our teeth tend to become …
Can You Eat After a Filling?
A dental filling is one of the most common procedures in dentistry, so it’s extremely likely that you’ll require one (or several) over the course of your life. By treating …
What Causes Sensitive Teeth?
You’re biting into a crisp apple or enjoying a steaming hot cup of joe, when, suddenly – ouch. You feel a shooting pain in one or more of your teeth, and …
How to Cure Bad Breath
No one wants to learn that they have bad breath. The unpleasant odor could scare away your crush, ruin your chances at an important interview, or put your friends in …
Why Do People Grind Their Teeth?
If you’ve recently been told that you suffer from bruxism (grinding, clenching, or gnashing of the teeth), you might be perplexed. Many people with bruxism aren’t aware they have it …
How Is a Tooth Extracted?
Permanent teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but sometimes life has other plans. Your dentist may recommend extracting one of your teeth for a variety of reasons: to remove …
What Is Socket Preservation?
Many parts of your mouth, including your gums and jawbone, are composed of living tissue. When a tooth is extracted, a hole (or “socket”) is left behind, and the jawbone …