When you think of a bridge, you likely imagine a large engineered structure that allows people to walk or drive over an obstacle (such as a river, a road, or a ravine). Today we’re talking about a different sort of bridge: a dental bridge. Dental bridges are fixed prosthetic devices that dentists cement onto existing […]
What Is Scaling and Root Planing?
When you hear about an unfamiliar dental procedure, it’s normal to feel intimidated. For example, if you just found out your teeth need scaling and root planing, you might cringe just thinking about the words. In reality, this procedure is relatively painless and extremely beneficial for your mouth’s health. What is scaling and root planing? […]
How Long Does Tooth Bonding Last?
Feeling unsatisfied with your smile can take a toll on your self-esteem. Whether you’ve been living with a tooth gap for years, or you recently chipped a front tooth, even a little flaw can cause you to think twice before you smile. And studies show that smiling is beneficial for your overall mental and physical […]
My Tooth Filling Fell Out! What Should I Do?
Oh no! Your tooth filling fell out! First of all, don’t panic. Although we know it can be startling to suddenly feel a filling loosen or fall out as you’re eating, flossing, or brushing your teeth, this situation is rarely an emergency. Your dentist will be able to quickly remedy the situation. In the meantime, […]
Symptoms of a Dry Socket
Whether you’ve just endured a root canal or the removal of a wisdom tooth, you’ve likely already experienced a lot of distress and anxiety. So if a dry socket forms in the place where your tooth once stood, it can be extremely frustrating. Dry sockets are very painful and can extend your healing time. Luckily, it’s […]
How to Fix a Cracked Tooth
Did you know that your teeth are the hardest part of your body? Even harder than your bones! Yet despite the strength of the calcified tissue (dentine) that makes up the majority of each tooth, your teeth are also quite vulnerable. By chomping down on a hard object (such as ice or hard candy) or […]
Health Benefits of Straight Teeth
There’s no substitute for a confident smile. While straight teeth offer obvious aesthetic benefits, there are also several health benefits of straight teeth. From improving overall oral health to reducing the chance of serious conditions like sleep apnea, straight teeth can do a lot more than just improve your grin.
Tooth Filling Procedure
Fillings are incredibly common restorative procedures. Most of us have experienced at least one tooth filling procedure, but very few of us understand what’s happening during the process. What is the dentist drilling away? Why do you need to wear those weird orange glasses? What sort of material is used to fill the cavity? Learning […]
The Importance of Tooth Enamel
Did you know that your teeth are composed of several substances, including enamel, dentin, pulp, the root canal, nerves, and blood vessels? It’s a common misconception that teeth are bones; and because teeth aren’t bones, they cannot regenerate and must be protected and repaired. As the outermost layer of each tooth, enamel plays a critical […]
The Root Canal Recovery Process
Though they have a bad reputation, root canals are actually very common procedures that help save teeth and often eliminate dental pain. Due to modern technology and anesthetics, root canals aren’t painful and they may help you avoid a tooth extraction. Plus, you don’t need to worry about the root canal recovery process – it’s quick, simple, […]
