You’ve noticed something about your child’s teeth. A gap at the front. A tooth coming in behind another one. A lower jaw that sits further forward than it used to. The question is always the same: does this matter, and when should someone look at it? Here are the eight bite problems seen most often … Read more
If you’ve noticed a stain on your teeth, the first question is usually whether it will come off. Many surface stains can be reduced with a professional cleaning or whitening, while stains inside the tooth are harder to change, and a few kinds, like a single tooth turning darker or a small dark spot, are … Read more
A toothache usually means a cavity, but a cracked tooth, an infection, gum disease, or even a sinus infection can make a tooth hurt, and the only way to know which is an exam. That’s why the ADA says a toothache should be evaluated by a dentist right away, and why a few symptoms, such … Read more
Veneers are a cosmetic treatment you may end up paying for more than once, so before committing, it helps to know how long they last and what they do to your teeth. Veneers are thin shells of porcelain or composite bonded to the front of your teeth, and fitting traditional veneers removes a thin layer … Read more
When a tooth breaks or decays at or below the gumline, there often isn’t enough of it showing for a crown or filling to hold, or for the gum to stay healthy around the restoration’s edge. Crown lengthening can make room for it: a periodontist lowers the gum and, often, a little of the bone … Read more
Your dentist says there is not enough bone for an implant, and suddenly there is an extra procedure, an extra wait and an unfamiliar word. A dental bone graft puts bone back into the jaw so the site is ready for an implant. Here is what dental bone graft surgery involves, what the materials are, … Read more
Your dentist says the tooth needs a crown. That comes with a plan, usually more than one appointment, and a set of words nobody explains. Here is what a dental crown procedure actually involves, appointment by appointment. What a Crown Is, and What It Does A crown covers a tooth to help restore it to … Read more
If you are opting for dentures to bridge the gap (figuratively and literally) left by missing teeth, then we recommend you to first learn about the materials used for dentures before going in for your surgery. The type of denture you require for your teeth replacement depends upon your requirements and your budget. Read on … Read more
Hours after a wisdom tooth comes out, your saliva is still tinged pink, and you’re wondering if that’s normal. It usually is: some oozing is expected for the first day or so while a blood clot forms in the socket, but bleeding that’s heavy, won’t stop, or keeps coming back is a reason to call … Read more
Kissing someone who doesn’t brush their teeth sounds like it ought to be risky, and if your partner’s teeth are not in great shape you have probably wondered what that means for you. Here is the short version: bacteria do move between mouths when you kiss, and that’s normal. What it does not do is … Read more
