Dental Articles
What are Dental Implants?
A dental implant is a surgical procedure where patients get a permanent replacement for a missing tooth or multiple teeth. Patients with dental implants do not have to deal with any pain, discomfort or ill fit; and they don’t have to follow any maintenance procedures...
Sensitive Teeth
Have you ever experienced tingling or pain on your teeth when you sip a cup of hot coffee or take a bite of ice cream? This is a sign of sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth can also make you flinch intermittently when brushing or flossing. Probable Causes of Sensitive...
Coping with Dental Anxiety
Anxiety is fear of the unknown. Most people have experienced anxiety, to some degree, particularly if they were exposed to something they have never experienced before. This is the same with Dental Anxiety. Dental anxiety is not merely characterized by sweating of the...
Understanding Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is an infection that affects the surrounding tissues of the teeth. Also known as gum disease, it is caused by the buildup of plaque (a sticky film bacteria) and is the main cause of tooth loss in adults. It is difficult to know that you have it...
Frequency of Dental Visits
Several questions are raised as to the frequency of dental visits. It is important to note that the schedule for a dental check-up varies with each person. There are some who require an every 6-month dental check while others may require a more frequent dental visit....
Yellow Teeth: Causes and Tips
Yellow Teeth can affect your appearance and can make you want to smile less often. It can impact your self-confidence, particularly when models and actors flash their white teeth on the cover of magazines. Why do teeth stain and turn yellow? And how does one prevent...
Do I Need a Root Canal?
A root canal is performed to restore and save a badly infected or decayed tooth. During this procedure; the pulp and nerve are removed, then the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. This procedure is needed to treat large cavities or any advanced tooth decay,...
Inlays/Onlays
Inlays and Onlays are treatments that strengthen a damaged tooth while improving its appearance. They are used to treat tooth decay or a badly damaged tooth that does not require a dental crown. Inlays/Onlays are constructed in a dental lab before the dentist fits and...
How do I know if I need an Emergency Dentist?
Any tooth pain or tooth injury is considered a dental emergency; and can put you in a stressful situation when deciding if you need to see an emergency dentist. Some of these emergencies are more urgent than others, and it is important to know the difference. Here...
Why are Sugary Drinks so bad for my teeth?
Soda, “diet” soda, juice, sports drinks, energy drinks, sugary cocktails, sweet tea; all of these drinks can be a tooth’s worst enemy. They each contain large amounts of sugar; an obvious culprit of tooth decay. What most people don’t realize, is that sugary drinks...