For most people who go to the dentist, they have to take it on faith that when their dentist tells them they have a cavity that they do actually have a cavity. Ever wondered how exactly your dentist knows when you have a cavity? Let’s take a look at all the ways this can happen… […]
Most people at one point or another will develop cracked, red and sore areas in the corners of their mouth. This condition is technically known as “angular cheilitis”. These areas will oftentimes bleed when you open your mouth wide, scab over, and then crack again. It can be painful to open your mouth, eat, chew, […]
Is it normal for my teeth to feel loose? Absolutely. Constant light pressure applied to teeth (as with braces) causes changes in the tissues and bone around your teeth that allow them to move. A side effect of this process is that the teeth become quite loose. You’ll be able to notice and possibly see […]
If you’ve ever dealt with severe dental pain you know how important it is to be able to use a painkiller to help deal with the pain until you see your dentist. I’m going to go over all the different types of painkillers that are typically used for dental pain and which ones are best […]
Many parents come to me worried because their child has gaps in between all of their baby teeth. They are worried because they think that gaps in baby teeth mean that they’ll have gaps in their permanent teeth. Is this actually the case? What do gaps in baby teeth actually mean? Good news for all […]
Snap On Smile is a really interesting new appliance in dentistry. It is a relatively inexpensive solution for a large number of cosmetic problems. I’ll go over everything you need to know about Snap On Smile so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not Snap on Smile is right for you. […]
There are a lot of different things that can cause your teeth to become sensitive. If you can figure out why your teeth are sensitive, you’ll know better how to treat the sensitivity. Receding Gums – Your gums can recede from aggressive tooth brushing, periodontal disease, or with age. This exposes the root surface of […]
The First 24 Hours After Your Tooth Extraction Be careful while you’re numb as a lot of people have a tendency to bite their lips, cheek, or tongue without knowing it. This is especially common when you’ve had a bottom tooth pulled as your entire bottom lip and side of your tongue are usually numb. […]
Anything that stays in your mouth for long periods of time without being cleaned will get dirty, REALLY quickly Bacteria, fungi, and mineral deposits can build-up on any surface. Occasionally I see patients who have infections under their denture because they haven’t been cleaned. Other times I see denture patients who have so much hard […]
In the ongoing quest of toothpaste companies to come up with the most effective toothpaste, every company seems to have some special formulation or chemical they add that they say makes their toothpaste “the best”. In the case of Colgate Total, they may actually be able to say their toothpaste is the “most effective” in […]