One of the most common oral health problems is gum disease. It’s the infection of the gum tissues surrounding the teeth due to plaque accumulation. In fact, it should be noted that “gum disease” is something of a misnomer. This is because gum disease can also affect the jawbone, cementum (tissue covering the tooth root), … Read more
A root canal infection occurs when bacteria in the mouth invade the tooth root canals. This can be either primary or secondary. A primary root canal infection is when bacteria enter the canal system and damage the tooth pulp within. Conversely, a secondary root canal infection occurs when bacteria are inadvertently introduced into the root … Read more
Over the years, dental implant technology has improved significantly. And because it offers permanent, comfortable and natural-looking results, it’s also become quite popular. However, in some countries, it can be very prohibitively expensive. This is especially if you’re seeking full-mouth dental implants, which can require as many as 8 to 12 dental implants. After accounting … Read more
CEREC is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration Of Esthetic Ceramics or Ceramic Reconstruction. It’s a technology that’s used for the preparation of different types of dental restorations, including dental crowns. CEREC crowns have become more popular over the years. While they are convenient, they do have some drawbacks when it comes to cost and … Read more
No-prep veneers, as the name suggests, are a non-invasive alternative to traditional veneers. Because they do not require any aggressive tooth shaving, they’ve become quite popular in the world of minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry. Since these prepless veneers are more conservative, many patients feel more comfortable getting them. However, not everyone is a suitable candidate … Read more
Abfraction is a type of non-carious (decay) lesion at the cemento-enamel junction. This is a chronic problem that can lead to gradual tooth loss. And the problem is that it can be asymptomatic. So, you may not even realise you have it until it is significantly worsened. The exact causes of abfraction are unclear, but … Read more
Among the different types of dental restorations, the long-standing debate between onlay vs crown continues. The main difference is that an onlay goes over the cusps of the tooth, and a crown covers the entire tooth. These structural differences make them more suitable for different circumstances. And that can cause some confusion. In this guide, … Read more
While it definitely doesn’t seem so, the enamel is the hardest substance in your body. Even your bones aren’t as strong as the enamel on your teeth. Without this enamel, your teeth are vulnerable to all sorts of oral health problems. And this is what happens when you have enamel hypoplasia. Enamel hypoplasia refers to … Read more
Mini dental implants are becoming more popular because they’re cheaper and easier to recover from than traditional implants. However, unlike the traditional ones, they’re usually temporary. Even so, many people would prefer getting them over dental implants to avoid the treatment timeline for traditional implants (which can sometimes take about a year). And while there … Read more
Crowns and bridges are types of dental restorations that can be used both cosmetically and functionally. Many people, however, aren’t sure of the differences between the two, hence the “bridge vs crown” debate. There are some advantages to both, of course. For instance, if you’re missing a tooth, either a crown or bridge can prevent … Read more