Tooth extraction involves completely removing a tooth from the mouth. People may require tooth extraction for many reasons, ranging from tooth decay to crowded teeth.
When infants nurse with a breast or bottle, they naturally may push their tongues out to help swallow. While most children outgrow this behavior by the age of six as they learn to use their oral muscles, some develop a condition called tongue thrust, which is the most common orofacial myofunction disorder (ODM). If...
There are many circumstances that can cause discolored teeth. Most of the time, the stains are “extrinsic,” affecting the tooth enamel alone, and can be corrected. An example of extrinsic discoloration is stains caused by foods or beverages. Black tea or coffee; wines, both red and white; and darkly colored foods such as beets or...
Brushing teeth with braces isn’t too different than brushing without braces. It’s still important to brush twice a day for at least two minutes, and if possible brush after every meal to remove loose food from under brackets and wires. If brushing isn’t an option immediately after a meal, then rinse your mouth out with...
While it can be a good idea to brush your teeth after each meal, you should probably wait for a period before you do. Here, we will explain how long you should wait, and why. Certain foods and drinks – especially those high in carbohydrates and sugars – spur the creation of certain...
Why You Need Dental Work After the Holidays It’s easy to forget about healthy eating during the holidays, but it’s important not to let your dental health fall by the wayside. Going for dental work after the holidays will be an essential step towards achieving your dental goals in 2021. In addition to regular checkups...
Too much stress can cause problems with your mouth, teeth, and gums. You can take some steps to keep yourself healthy, though. While you work on lowering your stress levels, try these tips to improve trouble spots like mouth sores and teeth grinding. Sores in Your Mouth Canker sores. These are small spots with a...
During the festive season, we tend to ignore our diet, health and binge-eat. These processed, sugary foods not only affect your physical health but take a toll on your oral health as well. Here are a few basic tips to take care of your oral health this festive season. It’s not so much about how...
Pediatric dentists are dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years. They have the experience and qualifications to care for a child’s teeth, gums, and mouth throughout the various stages of childhood. Children begin to get their baby teeth during the first 6 months of life. By age 6 or...
Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you. A healthy smile isn’t always achieved overnight, but takes a variety of methods to help create and maintain. Here are 10 easy things you can do to help improve the appearance and health of your teeth. Preventive dental care is important...
Any dental emergency like an injury to the teeth or gums can be potentially serious and should not be ignored. Ignoring a dental problem can increase the risk of permanent damage as well as the need for more extensive and expensive treatment later on. Here’s a quick summary of what to do for some...