Teeth are at the front and centre of your face. Any anomaly in their shape, colour, or size doesn’t pass without notice. Unfortunately, jagged teeth are one such anomaly. Now, when you think of “jagged teeth,” you don’t have to remind yourself of that girl from the Hunger Games. These serrations can be more subtle, … Read more
Trench mouth is a severe oral health problem that has been around for more than a century. According to the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), the word originates from World War I, when the soldiers in trenches suffered from this oral health problem due to poor oral hygiene. Unfortunately, “trench mouth” is extremely destructive, so … Read more
Oral health conditions are not always preventable. Hypodontia or congenitally missing teeth is an example of that. According to the NHS, 3-5% of the people in the UK are born with missing teeth. This not only causes aesthetic and functional problems but can also be financially burdensome. This is because treatment for hypodontia can take … Read more
Sometimes, in order to have a dental procedure, additional preliminary treatment may be needed. Crown lengthening is a procedure that you might need before a dental restoration. If you don’t undergo the procedure, the artificial teeth can come off. There’s also the risk of damage to the gum tissues. You should know that even though … Read more
Sometimes, brushing and flossing the teeth is not enough to clean them, and there’s no other home remedy. In that case, you need deep cleaning – scaling and root planing – in an in-office professional setting. Root planing is a non-surgical treatment that you need to undergo if you want to prevent further deterioration of … Read more
Many people have slight gaps and spaces between their teeth due to one reason or another. However, sometimes, geometrical shapes like triangles are present between the teeth. Black triangle teeth are not just a cosmetic issue but can also be a sign of a more serious oral health problem. Normally, gum tissue envelops the base … Read more
Teeth are one of the vital organs of the body, and they need oxygen and nutrients to stay alive. However, traumatic events can damage the internal tissue of the tooth, which can disrupt this process and result in the death of the tooth, hence the name dead tooth. It’s important to know the warning signs … Read more
NHS crisis continues to grow as 9 out of 10 dental practices in the UK are not accepting new adult patients, according to a BBC investigation. Nearly 7,000 NHS practices were contacted by BBC News, believed to be the total number of institutions providing general healthcare. UK residents have no choice but to seek treatment … Read more
Dry mouth or xerostomia is a common oral health problem that many people experience, especially older adults. On its own, it’s not anything serious, but it may be a symptom of an underlying health condition like Sjögren’s syndrome. Dry mouth isn’t the only symptom of Sjögren’s as it is also usually accompanied by dry eyes. … Read more
Having black teeth is not normal and can be indicative of an oral health issue. It can also cause cosmetic concerns, especially if it’s affecting the front teeth. There are different reasons for their development, and it’s important that you seek professional help immediately. Here, it should be noted that black teeth don’t occur overnight. … Read more