According to the American Sleep Association, 10% of adults in the United States suffer from bruxism. If you have never heard of bruxism, the medical name itself may confuse you. Simply put, it means grinding or clenching teeth. This situation is not just an occasional [...]
From accidents or injuries to underlying dental conditions such as tooth decay or gum disease, there are many ways you can lose one or more teeth. It is possible to live with an incomplete smile, but missing teeth can affect your ability to chew and [...]
When medical professionals discuss the need to quit smoking with patients, the focus is usually on how bad smoking is for the lungs and heart. Even though we all know that smoking is unhealthy, many people do not want to quit or deny how tobacco [...]
If your teeth are damaged and cause you excessive pain, dentures can greatly improve your quality of life. Although your dentist will protect your natural teeth as much as possible, wearing dentures is usually a relief for dental patients. If you and your dentist decide [...]
Many systemic diseases, such as diabetes, are known to affect dental health. But did you know that various autoimmune conditions can also cause dental problems? Although the specific circumstances of each autoimmune condition may be very different, many of them have similar harmful effects on [...]
The interdental space, the gap between the teeth, is a disease that affects many people, but the cause of this disease may be more than you realize. If you are looking for a solution to interdental problems, or have always wanted to know the cause, [...]
For a successful restoration, teeth must be properly prepared, often requiring substantial tooth reduction. The crown must be thick enough to hide the metal matrix and the opaque porcelain used to hide the alloy. When preparing teeth, a systematic and organized method helps to ensure [...]
A professional tooth cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist can remove plaque on and between teeth. Even with regular brushing and flossing, dental plaque will naturally accumulate in the mouth. Conventional tooth cleaning can cover areas of the oral cavity that are difficult to [...]
A dental emergency can happen at any time without any warning. Maybe a person is playing touch football on Thanksgiving, and his family decides to increase the bet. At this time, a tackle got on the court and accidentally knocked out two front teeth. Or [...]
Dentures are treatments for people who are missing one or all teeth. These dentures are installed in place using different strategies and materials. They can help you speak better, chew your food easily, and give you a smile. Since teeth are an important part of [...]
