Invisalign helps straighten your teeth and perfect your smile without the nuisance of metal braces in your mouth. It uses invisible and removable plastic aligners that are specially made for your teeth. This is undoubtedly the method preferred by customers to straighten teeth and may be considered a form of cosmetic dentistry as it adds […]
Did you know that more that 35.7 million Americans suffer from Gingivitis? Wondering what exactly is, gingivitis? It is an inflammation of the gums caused by the bacterial infection. The cause of gingivitis is plaque-the colorless, sticky and soft layer of bacteria that forms constantly on the gums and teeth. Plaque constantly forms on the […]
Are you also one of those who dread making a visit to a dentist? Or are you ready to endure the toothache, but not visit a dentist? Then, you need not feel embarrassed. You are not the only one! There are a lot of people who fear going to the dentists and prefer not having […]
The short answer is yes. You can choose composite fillings and ensure that you end up with a remedy that makes it as if the cavity was never there in the first place. After a quick shot of Novocain and some off-putting sounds from a drill, that cavity you came in with that morning is […]
Most of us are keenly aware of the dangers of tooth loss, however, we give little thought to the tissue surrounding and supporting our teeth. Yet, a 2012 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that 47 percent of American adults have some form of Gum disease. The number rises to a […]
The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, is where your jaw articulates with your skull. The joint comprises your mandible, or jaw bone, and the temporal bone of your skull. A small disc that helps motion occur is located in the joint where the two bones meet in your TMJ. If you have TMJ dysfunction, then you […]
Some children, and even a lot of adults, are absolutely terrified of going to the dentist. Whether this is due to a bad experience in the past, or it is based off of some other unknown factor, it can be an extremely difficult issue for a parent or guardian to tackle. A survey examining kids’ […]
Gum disease is also known as periodontal disease. This disease is very common among people from almost all age groups, especially among adults over the age of 30. Gum disease can cause just a little inflammation or it could turn serious to the extent that it damages the bones or even the soft tissue that […]
A root canal is the treatment done to your tooth when decay has injured or already killed a single tooth or a couple of teeth. The pulp and nerve at the center of the tooth gets infected by bacteria and dies. It is a painful and growing infection. This can spread and infect the other […]
