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What are wisdom teeth?

May 31, 2019

What are wisdom teeth?

As the old saying goes, with age comes wisdom. As you age, your mouth undergoes different stages of change with one last milestone when your wisdom teeth emerge. Wisdom teeth are the third and final molar teeth that appear when people are in their late teens or early twenties. When these last sets of molar teeth are correctly aligned, they can be beneficial. However, not everyone will need their wisdom teeth.

Impacted wisdom teeth can lead to dental problems

When the wisdom teeth develop and emerges improperly, they can cause significant dental problems. The wisdom teeth can erupt sideways or partially erupts and…


When To Visit An Orthodontist

May 29, 2019

When To Visit An Orthodontist

The right time to visit an orthodontist is when you have concerns about the alignment of your teeth or your children’s teeth. You should see an orthodontist anytime you are concerned about or have questions about the alignment of your teeth or the quality of your bite. Sometimes the problems may not be apparent and consulting with an orthodontist can help diagnose and treat the problem. An orthodontist is a professional dentist who is trained in diagnosing and treating teeth that are protruding, crowded, or misplaced. Only your orthodontist can determine if your teeth would benefit from orthodontic treatments.

Common problems…


Dental Plaque Buildup

May 27, 2019

Dental Plaque Buildup

Have you ever wondered what the sticky film that coats your teeth is? Or if you should be concerned about its buildup? The sticky film is called plaque. Plaque starts forming when you eat foods such as bread, milk, candy, and drinks, and the food remains on your teeth. When food particle and bacteria combine, they produce a colorless to yellow deposit that coats the surface of your teeth. These deposits form dental plaque, a thin biofilm deposit made of bacteria that are continuously created and develops on everyone’s teeth. Overtime dental plaque can buildup on your teeth and if left untouched can lead to dental…


Food Options with Dental Braces

May 24, 2019

Food Options with Dental Braces

Eating a healthy meal is essential for a well-balanced diet. If you are wearing braces, it is necessary to avoid certain types of foods and make healthier options. Let’s discuss which foods to avoid and options that will help you have a healthy smile while you are wearing braces, and afterwards.

Foods to avoid

Why should you avoid some foods? If you want to reveal a beautiful smile after your braces come off, or you don’t want stains and cavities to develop while wearing braces, you should avoid foods that can damage your braces or increase the risk of developing dental…


Tooth Abscess: Symptoms and Treatment

May 22, 2019

What is a tooth abscess?

Tooth Abscess: Symptoms and Treatment

If your jaw is aching, swollen, and feels sensitive when touch, you may have an abscessed tooth. A bacterial infection is what causes an abscess. An abscess is pus made up of dead cells and bacteria and can occur in different parts of your mouth. A tooth abscess is different from gum abscess due to the location of where it forms. A tooth abscess occurs deep inside the root of your tooth by bacteria. This type of abscess is called a periapical abscess. A tooth abscess is commonly caused by a cavity or cracked tooth exposing the soft…


The Role of Pain Management After Dental Surgery

May 20, 2019

The Role of Pain Management After Dental Surgery

You have probably taken some medicine for a headache to help manage the pain. With dental surgeries, you are usually also given medicine for the pain that you experience after the procedures. When dental pain is controlled, you will feel better. Pain management can be challenging and complex depending on the type of dental procedure you are having done to your teeth. The level of pain experience is different from one person to another. Generally, dental procedures that are done on the surface of the tooth create no or little inflammation response. However, when soft tissues…


Good Oral Dental Hygiene for Young Children

May 17, 2019

Good Oral Dental Hygiene for Young Children

Establishing good oral dental hygiene early in young children is a good practice to keep your child healthy. Many parents may think that those baby teeth will fall out anyway and some parents may not pay much attention to those little teeth. However, this is not entirely true; tooth decay can negatively impact the health of your child. For example, dental disease such as early childhood caries can affect permanent teeth. Proper and routine oral dental hygiene practice in young children will prevent or reduce the chances of cavities…


What are Dental Hygienists?

May 15, 2019

What are Dental Hygienists?

A dental hygienist is a licensed professional healthcare member who works along with your dentist to provide dental care and assist in developing your dental care plan. A dental hygienist will have completed two or four years of college before completing their clinical and board exams. Once professionally licensed, a dental hygienist’s work will focus primarily on preventive dental care. However, the range of dental services performed by a dental hygienist can vary by the state they practice. Each state has specific practice regulations detailing the role and functions a hygienist can perform. They have the training and education that focus…


X-rays, A Valuable Diagnostic Tool

May 13, 2019

X-rays, A Valuable Diagnostic Tool

X-ray or radiographs give your dentist the ability to see the inner layers of your teeth and the bones that hold your teeth in place. Because of this reason, dental X-rays in dentistry serves an essential function during an oral examination. X-rays provide your dentist with a comprehensive view of what’s happening in your mouth. For example, X-rays may help your dentist detect tooth decay or cavities and help you develop a plan to restore the tooth, check disease in the bone, gum disease, any infection that may have developed under the gums, and in some cases tumors. Dental X-rays…


Sedation and Pediatric Dentistry

May 8, 2019

The Complexity of Pediatric Dentistry

Sedation and Pediatric Dentistry

Anxiety and fear are a common problem in pediatric dentistry. Children are not like adults; they differ in physiology, psychologically, and emotionally from adults. Children undergoing complex dental procedures can present challenging obstacles and safety concerns. When no alternative methods are available to control a child’s fear and anxiety, the use of sedatives can be an effective option to keep the child safe during a dental procedure.

Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry

Sedation dentistry is the use of calming drugs to manage special needs that arise from children receiving dental care. The safe sedation of children requires…


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