A dental implant is a small, titanium post screw that is surgically placed within your jawbone beneath your gum line. This post will fuse with your jawbone, creating a stable foundation for your tooth restoration. Typically, it’s a single crown replacing one tooth. But dental implants...
Teeth die when they lose their blood supply, the biggest reason is tooth decay which can be avoided by brushing and flossing properly. Injury to the tooth can also cause fatal loss of blood supply, a blow to the face, for instance, can sever or...
Dentistry is one of the oldest medical professions, dating back to 7000 B.C. with the Indus Valley Civilization. However, it wasn’t until 5000 B.C. that descriptions related to dentistry and tooth decay were available. At the time, a Sumerian text described tooth worms as causing...
Sugars are present virtually in most foods, alcohol and carbonated drinks, even in fruits and some vegetables there are natural sugars present, we must make notice of how much we consume not just sweets but also carbonated drinks, fruits, vegetables. Especially carbonated drinks and sweets...
Whole grains are one food that can promote gum health and reduce the risk of periodontal disease, Nuts like Almonds are low in sugar, high in fiber and minerals like calcium that help encourage healthy teeth and gums. Tea rich in polyphenols, tea can help to...
Kids need braces for any number of reasons, including crooked, overlapping, or overcrowded teeth, or a bad bite (known as malocclusion). Malocclusion is when there's a difference in the sizes of the top and bottom jaws. When the upper jaw is bigger than the lower...
Dentures also commonly known as false teeth are fitted to act as a prosthesis for missing teeth. They’re often made of acrylic, nylon, or metal. They can be used in place of one tooth, several, or all of your teeth, and they fit snugly over...
If we are scared of something we avoid it completely so that is true with going to the dentist as well, foremost important step is finding the right dentist can solve if not all some of the dental anxiety. Ask friends or colleagues which dentist...