Ask any dental professional, and they will tell you the importance of replacing a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth. Tooth replacement options exist to enable anyone to replace missing teeth regardless of budget or needs. However, most people do not understand how ignoring a missing tooth affects their smile.
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Tooth Replacement Options
June 20, 2017
What Is A Partial Denture?
May 30, 2017
A partial denture is used to replace one or more missing teeth. It is also called a partial. It is a removable appliance which makes for easier cleaning. These Complications Of Impacted Teeth
May 8, 2017
An impacted tooth is a tooth that becomes blocked or faces an obstruction as it tries to come out of the gums. The dental term the tooth coming out of the gums is called eruption or erupting teeth. Wisdom teeth are the most commonly impacted teeth. Impacted teeth can be painful, but sometimes there may be no pain present. As a result, it is possible not to know that you have an impacted tooth until symptoms appear in the mouth. An impacted tooth can be painless. You may not even realize it’s there. However, when an impacted wisdom tooth tries to come in, the flap of gum on top of it can become infected and swollen. This can hurt. You might even feel pain in nearby teeth, or in the ear on that side of your face.
What Is A Frenectomy?
May 1, 2017
A frenum is also referred to as a frenulum. It is a tissue fold that connects soft tissue in the mouth. Sometimes it contains muscle tissue. There are two frena present in the mouth. The upper frenum attaches the lip to the gum tissue. It is called the maxillary labial frenum. The maxillary labial frenum is located above the two top teeth. The second frenum is called lingual frenum, and it connects the floor of the mouth to the tongue.
E-cigarettes Found To Cause Gum Tissue Damage
April 24, 2017
E-cigarettes or electronic cigarettes are also referred to as electronic nicotine delivery systems. They are battery powered devices that deliver nicotine and other chemicals in vapor format as opposed to smoke. The look of these devices can range from resembling a traditional cigarette to other items such as pipes, USB drives and more. E-cigarettes are considered to be safer than traditional cigarettes, but there is little knowledge about the long-term risks. As a result, growth of the use of electronic cigarettes keeps growing.
Is Premedication Necessary For Dental Treatment? Brampton ON
April 17, 2017
Premedication is also referred to as antibiotic prophylaxis. Antibiotic prophylaxis is the use of antibiotics before specific procedures to have a preventive effect. Antibiotics before dental treatment help to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Conditions or illnesses such as rheumatic fever meningococcal disease, recurring urinary tract infections and herpes simplex infection. Antibiotics also help with the prevention of influenza, pertussis, infective endocarditis, infections linked to joint replacements and bite wounds.
Benefits of Wearing A Mouth Guard
April 10, 2017
A mouth guard is also known as a sports guard and mouth protector. It is a plastic appliance that is worn over teeth to cover and protect them from injury. A nightguard and a mouthguard should not be confused because they serve two different functions. A night guard is worn during sleep to prevent teeth from grinding against each other. As a result, night guards do not cover the entire tooth just the biting surface. A mouth or sports guard covers the whole tooth and a portion of the gum tissue properly fitted. It is usually worn on the top teeth, but the bottom teeth may need one in some cases. In any sport that has contact with other players or objects, a sports guard should be worn. Examples of games where a sports guard is needed are hockey, basketball, volleyball, baseball, etc.
Be Cautious of Abrasives In Whitening Toothpastes
April 3, 2017
One of the major differences between regular toothpaste and whitening toothpaste is the addition of abrasives. Regular toothpaste may contain abrasives as well. However, toothpaste that promotes whitening will have a larger quantity of abrasives. The abrasive substances in the toothpaste are used to scrub away stains from the surface of the tooth’s enamel. It is important to note that the size and hardness of the abrasive will also differ between toothpaste.
Improve Your Oral Health By Maintaining Optimum pH Levels
March 27, 2017
pH is a measure of the acidity or the alkalinity of water soluble substances. pH means the potential of Hydrogen. The value can be represented by a number between 1 to 14. A value of 7 is considered neutral. A number below 7 (neutral) means that the substance is going towards the acidic spectrum. A value of 1 is most acidic, while a value above 7 indicates the substance is increasing in alkalinity. A value of 14 is the most alkaline.
Cold Remedies That Damage Teeth
March 20, 2017
We have all experienced a cold that just doesn’t seem to go away. The symptoms of a cold affects our mood, our social plans and our work productivity. As a result, we are willing to try almost anything type of remedy to get over a cold and its symptoms. Walk into any drug store or pharmacy and you are presented with a wide array of options to help you cope with your cold and cold symptoms.