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…