A cracked tooth might affect only the tooth enamel, or it might affect the entire tooth down to the root. You might only notice pain from a cracked tooth when chewing, or when the temperature in your mouth changes as you eat something hot or cold. But it is important to see a dental professional as soon as possible after…
A cavity is a tiny hole in the tooth that gradually expands as time progresses. This form of decay occurs when acid consumes the protective enamel on the teeth. As soon as the enamel is removed, the cavity will gradually eat the tooth until it hits the blood vessels and nerves in the tooth. Though you can be proactive and…
Nothing sends an image of health and beauty like a sparkling set of white teeth. It’s normal for people to want to look good at all times, but yellow teeth can ruin your look and smile. So if your teeth are looking a bit dingy and yellow, then you might understandably be embarrassed to show your smile. Indeed, yellow teeth are not…
One of the very common questions we encounter every day in the office is – what is gingivitis? Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gingiva, ie the gums or ‘gums’. It is the most common gum disease and, if left untreated, can affect the periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone (the jawbone around the tooth) causing periodontitis that can further…
We will try to answer the question of how sugar affect dental health in the following text. We all love to eat sweets. When we try something sweet, our sense of taste sends a direct message to our brain: This is really delicious! And dopamine begins to be released in the body, which makes us happy and satisfied. However, according…
Pregnancy is a wonderful period in a woman’s life when the awareness of the importance of health and body care increases. During pregnancy, the level of hormones in the body increases, which brings with it numerous changes, but also possible problems. Why oral hygiene is especially important in pregnancy Taking care of the cleanliness and health of teeth and gums…
It can happen that our teeth move over the years. It usually happens gradually, so it’s hard to notice. Why is this happening? The simplest answer is that our teeth are not permanently fixed to the jaw, so they tend to move over time. Why do teeth move? The teeth are held in place by the gums, jaws and connective…
Milk teeth begin to erupt around the sixth month of life. And by the age of three, all 20 baby teeth should be present. It is very important to preserve deciduous teeth because they primarily preserve the place of permanent teeth. And when a permanent tooth erupts, they direct its growth. Therefore, in the case of premature loss of deciduous…
You are in a search for a dental implant, but you don’t know which implant is the best for you. What dental implant would be the best value for money? Stick with this post to find out. Types of dental implants available and their pros and cons are described here, so you can easily differentiate between them. What are the…