Dental sealants are coatings made of plastic that are applied over the teeth that are at risk for decay, especially newly emerged molars or other areas. By sinking these into the fissures and pits of the teeth, the lines of the sealant will protect the teeth from the bacteria and acids that create cavities. It’s …
Many parents have experienced the refusal or resistance when it comes to brushing teeth, but it is important to do that, and parents play a major part in developing the proper oral health habits that children need. Parents can utilize these in order to improve their oral health, and there are different ways to motivate …
Nobody has perfect teeth. Whether it be aging, personal habits, or injuries and accidents, this can affect the teeth in many different ways. There are many dental procedures that are used to improve the way the teeth looks and are used. It’s called bonding, and bonding has a few advantages over veneers, and a lower …
Tuberosity reduction is the process to make the rounded bony protrusion that’s behind your last molar in your upper jaw a little bit smaller. This is the area that’s covered by the gums. Now, if you’ve got all of your teeth, this isn’t a problem, but if you lose upper teeth and need dentures, your …
Whiplash is a term that refers to neck injury when the head and neck is forced to move past the normal range of motion, commonly happening in car accidents, especially when someone is rear-ended. Typically when this happens, the head move back as the body goes forward, crating a recoil motion, and the head will …
Have you ever noticed your teeth having a little bit of a strange, almost “fuzzy” sensation at the end of the day. What you are feeling isn’t mere fuzz, but it’s something that is similar. It’s actually plaque, which is a biofilm made up of a bunch of naturally-occurring bacteria, and this bacteria feeds on …
If you’ve recently lost a tooth from injury, medical issues, or other natural causes, you may wonder how to restore your smile since it creates gaps and cosmetic issues, along with pain when you chew, jaw discomfort, and other problems. But, dental bridges can help, and here, we’ll talk about all that these bridges can …
