Dental crowns are one of the main cornerstones of modern dental practice. Their main purpose is to cover the teeth that are compromised or weakened, so that they may withstand all the forces of chewing and biting without fracture. There are a few types of dental crowns classified according to the material from which they …
Contrary to popular belief, losing a tooth can have effects similar to losing a finger or a toe. Some people might think that since we have 32 teeth in our mouths, losing one or two is no big deal. However, they couldn’t be more wrong. Our mouths are very delicate environments involving structures such as …
The root canal is one of the most commonly performed dental procedures around the world. Root canals are needed when the nerve of the tooth – known as the pulp – gets inflamed. This inflammation may be due to decay or other reasons such as trauma and tooth fracture. Most people dread root canal procedures, …
Some people make the mistake of thinking that oral hygiene is basic. That taking care of your mouth consists only of teeth brushing and cleaning the teeth. However, it is so much more than that. Our mouths are delicate environments where teeth, gums, bones, muscles, and ligaments all work in unison to produce all the …
So you have a cavity in one of your teeth? That’s unfortunate, but fortunately, you are not alone. Almost every person around the world has suffered at least one cavity in their lifetime. Fortunately for all of us, technology in treating cavities has come a long way in recent years. Nowadays, getting a filling is …
Cosmetic dentistry has made many improvements over the past decade. At the same time, social media standards have raised everybody’s expectations, and now everyone wants a beautiful smile. Studies even support the benefit of an attractive smile, showing that people with great smiles have better job opportunities, better chances at a great marriage, and are …
Cosmetic dentistry has been in great demand over the past decade. Social media standards have changed the way people view smiles. Nowadays, your smile is more of a greeting card than “just” a part of your face. Studies have shown that when people first meet, 45% of them notice each other’s smile before anything else, …
How often do you drink a glass of cool water in the summer and feel like an electric current has just passed through your mouth? It’s a very painful and unpleasant sensation, and the worst part of it is the confusion. Pain from sensitivity is very difficult to localize, and you may find yourself wondering, …
We are blessed with 2 sets of teeth throughout our lives, one during childhood and the other when we turn into adulthood. All the adult teeth usually appear in the mouth by the time we’re 13 or 14, except for the wisdom teeth which usually appear at around 18 years of age. It is common …
Dentistry involves a lot of procedures that are done on a daily basis. These include fillings, root canals, extractions, and dental crowns. Dental crowns are caps used to cover the tooth and protect it from harm, but exactly what is a dental crown? How is it made? Who is it for? All are questions we …
