Some patients who looked forward to the day they got fitted with their new dentures ultimately get a heavy dose of disappointment. Ill-fitting, uncomfortable appliances do not meet their expectations, and they often find that the denture is not as stable as they would hoped either. Patients can upgrade their conventional dentures to prosthetics that…
There are a lot of repercussions to the teeth in the mouth of a person battling eating disorders. Such negative effects could include the loss of teeth, gum problems and erosion of the enamel on the tongue side of the teeth due to the acids involved in bulimia. In addition, people with eating disorders lack…
Children live in a special world, where their top priorities are having fun, being silly, and avoiding activities that stand in the way of their good time. For this reason, children also tend to avoid daily rituals that don’t stimulate them in a fun way. For most children, brushing teeth is ranked about as highly…
How to Manage Fear and Anxiety at the Dentist Unfortunately, there is no getting past proper dental care by a specialist. However, what is not noticed by many is that a great deal of individuals suffer from anxiety and fear when visiting the dentist. What is usually a simple procedure for most people is regarded…
For many of our patients who have a diastema, the condition can be more than simply an esthetic inconvenience. Spaces or gaps in your smile can cause confidence issues and a loss of self esteem. Sometimes a space or gap is the result of a missing tooth, and others are formed when teeth grow in…
Visiting the dentist is not our favorite thing to do, but avoiding the dentist can lead to a host of oral health problems that can often be averted with simple routine dental check-ups and cleanings. Aside from visiting the dentist for regular dental care, you should also come in if you suspect you may be…
Gum recession is a very common dental problem, but because it develops slowly, most people do not know they have it. Gum recession is when the gum tissue around the teeth pulls away or wears down, exposing more of the tooth or root. This leads to exposed roots and “pockets” between the teeth and gum…
Patients who are getting dental implants after suffering tooth loss often ask about the steps necessary to care for the devices. When considering care for dental implants, patients should remember that dental implants are structurally similar to biological teeth. Oral Care Ensures Dental Implant Success Dental implants do not require any additional special care. You…
As you grow, so will your teeth. Sometimes this means that you will have overlapping teeth or even some spaces in between. Whenever you have any problems with the appearance of your teeth, you will want to seek the help of a dental professional. You have two options, either orthodontics or cosmetic dentistry. Oftentimes people…
Every hour someone in North America dies of oral cancer, the sixth most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five year survival rate is about 57 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved. This grim statistic may make you think that oral cancer is a…