Crowded, spaced, or misaligned teeth can make someone feel self-conscious and lose their confidence. Luckily, braces allow one to get straight and perfectly spaced teeth and restore their self-esteem as a result. If you have teeth on the lower or upper jaw that require you to wear braces, you may be wondering whether it is possible to get these restorations on only one jaw. Can an orthodontist make braces for the teeth in one jaw?
12 December 2017
Unlike scheduling a visit to the dentist or the doctor, dental emergencies will leave you with little time to seek help. They are spontaneous and in most cases occur at the wrong time. Dental emergencies could result from injuries sustained during a sporting activity, an accident on the road, or an acute infection. All these situations require the attention of an emergency dentist. In this article, you will learn about some situations that warrant the attention of an emergency dentist.
21 November 2017
Malocclusion in adults should be resolved to prevent the development of oral health complications. In general, if misaligned teeth are left untreated, the affected individual is at a higher risk of dental cavities, periodontitis and chewing problems. Also, other complications such as jaw pain, earaches, speech issues and headaches might occur. Numerous adults assume that they have lost their opportunity for malocclusion correction. However, there are multiple treatment modalities for complete treatment.
25 October 2017
If you're of a certain age, the chances are that you will remember early visits to a dentist, where an extraction meant just that – no more tooth in that location. Back in those days this was quite expensive and involved an element of guesswork when it came to replacement, but today the story is very different. Advances in technology and methodology mean that you have several different choices if you are faced with a tooth extraction.
9 October 2017
Sometimes, before a dental patient can begin their Invisalign treatment, their orthodontist may need to remove a tiny amount of enamel from their teeth. This process is known as interproximal reduction. Although at first , you may understandably be worried about having some of your enamel stripped away, no more than 0.5-1.0mm is ever removed from the space between two teeth. To put that into perspective, the average thickness of the enamel surface of teeth ranges from 1.
15 September 2017
Expecting your first baby can be a thrilling experience, but one that comes with a great sense of responsibility. As a soon-to-be parent, you will want the best for your little bundle of joy and you will probably be getting plenty of advice about how you can take proper care of the child. One of the greatest sources of joy for any loving parent is seeing their child develop a gorgeous smile as they grow.
23 August 2017
It is hard to imagine a newborn baby emerging into the world with teeth—but it does happen. In fact, approximately one in every 2000 to 3000 babies are born with at least one tooth. Teeth present at birth are referred to as "natal teeth" and most often appear in the lower central region of the jaw. Parents whose babies are born with natal teeth may be worried about what this means for their baby, which is understandable given the rarity of natal teeth.
31 July 2017
Do you have a habit of clicking and grinding your teeth together to form music in your head? Are you a better drummer with your teeth than you are with a drum kit? If so, your teeth probably help you remember old songs and even create new ones, using your molars as the bass drum and your canines as the snare drum. Even legendary musician, Dave Grohl admitted to being a tooth drummer in an interview with the magazine: Modern Drummer.
14 March 2017
Teeth can be lost due to physical trauma or gum disease. Dentists often recommend that those who lose a tooth have it replaced as soon as possible, as a missing tooth can affect a person's bite and their speech. It may also lead to the deterioration of the jawbone and the movement of nearby teeth. Read on to learn more about two of the most common ways to replace a missing tooth.
24 February 2017
