For many children, visiting the dentist can be frightening; however, it is necessary. Children develop their milk teeth from 6 months of age. These baby teeth begin to fall out at the age of 6 or 7 and will be replaced by permanent teeth. Children’s mouths and teeth are continually developing and must be carefully […]
Thanks to dental implant surgery, it is possible to replace missing teeth. Tooth loss is a traumatic situation for many people. Contrary to popular belief, it is not only the elderly who can suffer from tooth loss. Although aging is one of the risk factors, other problems could lead to losing one or more teeth. […]
An Orthodontic treatment will help correct your crooked teeth. Crooked teeth can make a person feel insecure about their appearance and cause serious dental health problems. Also, crooked teeth are complicated to clean correctly, which means an increased risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease. An incorrect bite can also stress the jaw muscles, causing […]
Thanks to various dental procedures, dental aesthetics could be improved. Today, we live in an age where people care about their appearance even more than their health. Being in excellent shape, looking good, and being more attractive is the dream of many people. And when it comes to looking good, smiling is an essential aspect. […]
Early detection of oral cancer would allow for better treatment results. Among the many problems that can affect a person’s dental health, oral cancer is undoubtedly one of the most severe and dangerous diseases. Oral cancer produces malignant tumors which can affect any tissue in the oral cavity (lips, cheeks, teeth, gums, tongue, and palate), […]
Infancy is perhaps the only time in a person’s life where a smile with just a few tiny teeth is still endearing. More will come—and then each will gradually depart, succeeded by permanent replacements. That short lifespan, though, doesn’t diminish their importance. Primary teeth not only provide children the ability to eat solid food and […]
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy doesn’t require an elaborate plan. It’s simple: Besides twice-a-year dental visits, the most important thing you can do is brush and floss every day to remove accumulated dental plaque. The bacteria that live and breed in this thin biofilm is the main catalyst for both tooth decay and gum […]
Periodontal (gum) disease can do unpleasant things to your mouth, including losing teeth. Its effects, though, may not be isolated to the oral cavity: Gum disease could make other diseases in the body worse. Gum disease is a bacterial infection most often caused by dental plaque, a thin bacterial film that builds up on teeth […]
As summer reaches its apex here in the western hemisphere, warmer weather beckons many of us out of doors. And there’s plenty of fun to be had, from hiking and camping to frolicking in the pool, so long as you’re playing it safe—and that includes with your family’s dental health. As physical activity increases during […]
