You don’t need that much in order to attract attention and create a good impression of yourself in others. Just a healthy and bright smile. But when our teeth are yellow and discolored, we can’t smile confidently. Even though genetics could play a role in this, but so can poor oral hygiene. Incorrect brushing or…
Tooth hurts at night – What are the possible reasons
Everyone has experience with toothache, that painful or soreness sensation around our tooth. The level of pain/soreness can be very different and it can sometimes make eating, drinking and sleeping difficult. This is quite a common problem and it will affect everyone, sooner or later. But if your tooth hurts at night and you feel…
6 signs of tooth decay
One of the most common dental problems that people face is most definitely tooth decay. And this problem can affect both children and adults. Luckily, tooth decays is also the most easily preventable dental problems, with good oral hygiene. Today, we will be focusing on the top 6 signs of tooth decay and what can…
What can cause dental implant failure?
Not every dental implant story is a straight forward success. In fact, dental implant failure is a real occurrence and this is a major issue for dental implant experts. So this is why it’s important to have the right knowledge and experience to manage this occurrence. There are several different methods which can be used…
Avoid these things after you get a dental crown
Sometimes we need to restore our tooth because of its size or strength and the best way to do this is by a dental crown, which are also known as dental caps. These devices are an excellent way to improve the visual appearance of your teeth and also provide added stability and strength. But as…
Tooth sensitivity – What is causing it and how can you treat it?
Tooth sensitivity can be described as a strong, extreme and uncomfortable response to hot, cold or air stream. There are many stimuli which can cause this reaction like thermal, osmotic or tactile. Even though these stimuli cause pain, the actual term behind this is hypersensitivity which doesn’t necessarily have to be associated with pain. The…
Permanent Retainers – Are they right for you?
If you have been wearing braces for some times and you removed them, you will hear from your dentist that you should be wearing permanent retainers. Permanent retainers are appliances that you wear once you remove your braces and they can be either removable or permanent. But what are permanent retainers? Well, in simple terms,…
The importance of teeth cleaning
Many people believe that they should only go to a dentist if they are experiencing some dental problems like a toothache or teeth discoloration. They think that regular dental care and teeth cleaning aren’t necessary. But the truth is different and these misconceptions have caused people a lot of problems which could very easily been…
Cracked tooth treatments
Our teeth can crack for any number of reasons and in different ways, depending on the location and the cause of the break. It can be slightly chipped, fractured, broken all the way down to the gumline and so on. But are there any cracked tooth treatments? Even though our teeth are incredibly strong and…
Loose tooth in adults – 3 Things you should know
When it comes to loosen teeth, they are a pretty common occurrence in children. After all, baby teeth are supposed to be pushed out and replaced by adult teeth. But, a loose tooth in adults is not normal, since adult teeth should be permanent and last a lifetime. There are a number of reasons for…