Many people are aware that a root canal treatment is followed by a dental crown. A root canal is done when there is more trouble with the tooth (more infection) caused by decay. Your dentist will most likely use this procedure in order to avoid extracting your natural tooth. Once a root canal is done,…
The sharp and sudden pain you feel when you drink a hot beverage (coffee, tea etc.) or bite into something cold (ice cream) is known as sensitive teeth. Even though many people disregard this as a temporary and occasional thing, it can be quite serious. And if you leave it untreated, it can progress and…
Parent’s have the job to keep their children both safe and healthy. It’s very common for kids to feel nervous and anxious when going to the dentists. It’s normal that they feel uncomfortable when a stranger wants to poke inside their mouth while they lay still for a certain amount of time. Even among adult…
Just like with everything else, children also develop wisdom teeth at different ages. There is no specific age until when your kid will develop wisdom teeth but the average age range to start showing is between 17 and 24. Because these are the last teeth to erupt, they can sometime cause problems. There are also…
Many people tend to ignore tooth aches and think that it’s just tooth sensitivity, or they pop some pain medication and hope for the best. However, there can be a lot more to it than just tooth sensitivity. It can be, for example dental cavity. If left untreated it can develop into a more serious…
Those of you that wear brace are well aware that it will take more than one dental appointment in order to achieve your goal, a straight and beautiful smile. Getting the result you want will take a lot of time and effort, so it’s only natural that you don’t want to end up with tooth…
If you have misaligned or crooked teeth and you’re looking into getting braces, you’ve also probably heard about Invisalign. This is an innovative orthodontic treatment for misaligned teeth or bite issues but without the need of having traditional metal braces. This offers huge benefits to patients over traditional braces because they can eat whatever they…
Who wouldn’t want to have a beautiful, perfect and aligned smile? Everyone wants that. But as we get older, we become less and less fond of the idea of having metal braces to get our teeth ‘in line’. Luckily, there are other alternatives such as Invisalign. These clear aligners are really gaining on popularity because…
Mouthwash are solutions which are either gargled or used for rinsing your mouth. This is not really a modern day dental medicine product. The first mouthwash solution dates back to 2700 B.C. in China where they used a variety of mixtures and herbs such as camphor, salt, vinegar, white wine etc. Today, Chlorhexidine is the…
When most people hear the phrase “root canal” they think about something terrible that send shivers down their spine. However, this is a totally normal and quite frequent dental procedure. But there are some myths and misconceptions that tent to freak out patients. Because of these myths, many patients delay their root canal procedure because…