In some cases, irregularities in tooth edges can sometimes prevent a uniform, straight smile, which can make a person feel less confident in their smile. Edge bonding is a painless, non-invasive and affordable treatment that can help restore the aesthetics of the teeth. Although, before you decide to get it done, there are some things … Read more
Dental caries or tooth decay is one of the most common oral health problems. While it has several risk factors, one of them is an inadequate supply of fluoride – a mineral that helps strengthen the enamel and prevent the development of cavities. Fluoride varnish is a dental treatment that involves the topical application of … Read more
Fissure sealants are a popular dental treatment that can help keep the teeth protected by forming a physical barrier on top of their biting surfaces. They’re only used for the teeth at the back of the mouth because they’re the ones that can be most difficult to clean owing to their grooves. However, by creating … Read more
While you might not have heard about it so often, molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a fairly common dental condition that results in defective enamel. Normally, the enamel is responsible for protecting the tooth, but in the case of MIH, the teeth are left more vulnerable to a plethora of problems, which not only cause physical discomfort but also come with … Read more
Thumb-sucking is a very common habit among children and can be seen in adults as well. It’s a non-nutritive habit, meaning that in doing so, the child isn’t getting any nutrition. While it’s considered to be normal and even a natural reflex in children (some even do it in the womb), after a certain age, it can cause quite a few problems, including their teeth. And … Read more
Normally, tooth roots aren’t something that can be seen because they’re covered by gum tissue. However, that can change, and if your tooth roots are exposed, you can experience many discomforts, including pain and sensitivity. It is important to act quickly when you have a dental problem such as this. If you delay treatment for your exposed tooth root in the … Read more
A flipper tooth is a type of placeholder restoration that’s used to replace a missing tooth (or teeth). Usually, it is considered a temporary solution until the patient can get a more durable and long-lasting tooth replacement. While a flipper tooth may serve well to hide the gap left behind by a missing tooth, there … Read more
From face masks to shampoos, charcoal has left its mark in the world of beauty for its purported “detoxifying” effect. It’s said to absorb impurities, leaving an unclogged and squeaky-clean surface behind. Unsurprisingly, it’s also found its way into many oral healthcare products, such as charcoal mouthwash, charcoal-infused dental floss, and, of course, charcoal toothpaste. Charcoal … Read more
A Maryland dental bridge is a fixed restoration to replace missing teeth, especially in the front of the mouth. It’s a type of dental bridge, however, unlike its traditional counterpart, it doesn’t involve extensive tooth preparation (shaving). For this and other reasons, it may be preferred by some over other treatment options like conventional dental … Read more
TikTok may have breathed new life into the banana peel teeth whitening trend, which has a staggering 32.1 million views on the platform alone, but it’s been around for over a decade now! And while it’s hard to beat the allure of “natural” and “cheap” teeth whitening methods, as far as banana peels are concerned, … Read more