Despite what many people think, chewing gum with braces isn’t actually as bad as initially presumed. Most people who get braces try to stay away from chewing gum as they have heard it can get caught in the wiring, become really sticky, and get jammed behind the wiring and remain on the tooth which can cause decay. It Remains Debateable ...

If you want to make sure that you keep your teeth free of serious issues for as long as possible, then you need to make sure you pay a visit to your dental surgery at least twice a year. Even if you are convinced that your teeth are fine and you don’t need to spend the money on a checkup, ...

As we are all aware, smoking can cause a large number of health concerns that affect not only the organs but also the mouth and teeth. Having healthy gums is much better for the health of the teeth but once the condition of the gums deteriorates so does the state of the teeth. There are several types of gum disease ...

Everyone craves a movie star smile in life. They dream of dazzling their friends and colleagues with a sparkling white smile, which is one of the main reasons that many people choose to wear braces to get their teeth into shape. Aside from the cosmetic incentive, being the proud owner of a set of straight, white teeth is also essential ...

Periodontal disease or gum disease works in the same way that most infections work. If left untreated it can worsen but when particular steps are followed, or certain medication is taken, the symptoms will clear up and the body can start to heal. It is crucial for gum disease to be tackled as soon as possible because if left to ...

A fractured tooth root is rather hard to diagnose as it isn’t always visible. A common cause can be chewing on hard foods, grinding your teeth during the night, or it could even happen naturally as you age in life. A fractured tooth root doesn’t necessarily mean that the crack will appear above the gum line and the symptoms are ...

For the duration of your life, your teeth are continuously subjected to attack. The harmful bacteria that live in your mouth, feed on residue food particles that dwell there—especially sugar. As time passes, this results in your teeth becoming worn and you end up with weaker tooth enamel. In the worst-case scenario, you end up with tooth decay and gum ...

December is a busy time of year and that time of year is here again—time to make sure you are photo-ready throughout the holiday season until everything returns to normal in the New Year. Thanks to social media channels, it’s hard for us not to want to obtain that perfect bright white smile that so many people seem to be ...

Oral cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer in the United States as it can be very aggressive and it is also one of the forms of cancer that shows little or no symptoms during its early stages. Unless you attend regular cancer screenings at your dentist’s office, you could be at risk of only getting a diagnosis ...

Working in the dental field can be both exciting and challenging at the same time. We all dream of being able to make a difference in the world, but many of us are put off pursuing careers in medicine or dentistry due to having to go through (and pay for) years of schooling to qualify. However, many people don’t realize ...