The Facts & Mysteries of Bruxism
November 23, 2022
Bruxism is what dentists call teeth clenching and teeth grinding. The symptoms of bruxism are fairly easy to spot, as are the complications that can result from it.
The Link Between Gum Disease & Heart Disease
November 16, 2022
Recent studies have revealed that there is a strong correlation between gum disease and cardiovascular disease. Gum disease, which is referred to by dentists as periodontitis
Dental Bridges Abridged
November 8, 2022
There are many ways to replace missing teeth & restore your smile, & bridges are a good permanent solution. They can replace one or more missing teeth, including molars, & cannot be removed, unlike dentures.
Choosing Among the Different Types of Dental Practices
November 1, 2022
Most patients, especially those in suburban areas near cities, have two choices for the types of dental practices they can go to. There are classic privately-owned practices, which are small businesses where the supervising dentist is also the owner.
The Causes of Wisdom Tooth Pain
October 25, 2022
Generally speaking, there are two types of wisdom tooth pain: the kind that indicates a problem and the kind that’s just part of growing up.
What to Do If Your Tooth Gets Knocked Out
October 17, 2022
While we all experienced losing teeth as a right of passage through childhood, losing a tooth as an adult is no fun at all, especially when it's the result of an accident.
Know Your Dental Specialties: Orthodontist
October 9, 2022
Simply put, an orthodontist is a type of dentist. However, many people don't know this because general dentistry and orthodontics are treated as two very separate kinds of dental care.
What Do Denture Wearers & Astronauts Have in Common?
October 2, 2022
The answer: Bone loss. A common legend says that an astronaut who returned to Earth after an extended stay on a space station had bones so weak that he broke his arm lifting a tea cup.
Know Your Dental Specialties: Periodontist
September 25, 2022
A periodontist is a fully trained dentist who specializes in treating periodontal disease (advanced gum disease) and the placement of dental implants.
How Dental Implants Were Invented
September 18, 2022
Perhaps the earliest example of dental implants were seashells found in the jaw of an ancient Mayan skeleton from 1,300 years ago.