“Emergencies Dental” Treatments: What is a Dental Emergency?
Facts: A dental emergency won’t warn you when it comes by, you need to always be prepared. A dental emergency is an injury to the gums or teeth that has to be attended to by an expert dentist right away. The situation is dire in such a way that when you ignore the symptoms in […]
Wisdom Teeth Extraction Guide
Fact: Do you know that every year more than 5 million Americans go through wisdom teeth removal successfully? However, you need to realize that not all wisdom teeth have to be extracted. But this is usually true of 12 percent of impacted teeth. We have various reasons why impacted teeth need to be extracted. Reasons […]
When to Find a Local Dentist
The need to change your dentist can be triggered by several reasonsNo matter what it is, this can be stressful, especially if you always have dental phobia. It can be more overwhelming if you have moved to a new area. The kind of dentist you have determines how effective your routine checkup and other dental […]
Using Fluoride to Prevent Dental Decay
Facts: It is known that 60-90 percent of kids suffer from dental decay. Fluoride is a critical component in toothpaste and other dental hygiene products. It is a form of salt that occurs naturally in the soil, water, plants, and some foods. The salt is often synthesized before using it in dental care products. Fluoride […]
Understanding Periodontitis: Causes and Treatment
Fact: The incidence of Periodontitis increases with age. Periodontitis is a common periodontal disease that results from untreated gingivitis. Gum disease is prevalent among individuals of all ages. Periodontitis occurs when this disease has already spread from the gums to other tissues in the mouth. Periodontitis is one of the most popular causes of teeth […]
The Use of Sedation in Dentistry
Facts: More than 70 percent of patients prefer the use of sedation even for small procedures. Sedation dentistry is a technique used to keep patients calm during dental procedures using sedatives. The most common sedatives used in the procedure are tranquilizers, anxiety medicines, and nitrous oxide. Initially, sedatives would only be administered through intravenous methods. […]
The Use of Bone Grafts in Dental Treatment
After dental extractions or losing teeth via an accident or any other way, the jaw loses its dental structure. This is because your jaw retains its integrity due to the root of the tooth. Normally, the jaw bone grows around this tooth root and makes it maintain its integrity. When the jaw doesn’t have the […]
Teeth Extraction Recovery Tips
Facts: The way you handle the affected area will determine how fast you recover after teeth extraction. A dental extraction is like any other surgical process that you will go through – you have a pre and post-surgical phase that you need to work with. We have seen the pre-treatment phase, and now e want […]
Teeth Extraction during Pregnancy
Fact: It is very possible to have successful dental extractions during pregnancy, but you have to do it with an expert. Teeth are the most neglected part of the body. We usually focus on other things and forget that we have teeth to look after. However, we forget that teeth are the most vulnerable areas […]
Reasons Why Porcelain Veneers Fail
Fact: You don’t need to fit the porcelain veneers in every tooth; you can decide to fit them on one tooth or all of them. Either way, the process takes a very short time. We have seen a lot of cracked or chipped porcelain veneers, and we realized that we need to discuss the importance […]