A gum abscess is one of the most painful and noticeable dental problems you can experience. This type of gum disease is one of the primary causes of emergency dental visits. An abscess can come on suddenly and without warning, but in most cases, the underlying cause has been building for some time. Preventing the infection that eventually leads to ...

Pregnancy comes with a slew of side effects most women are happy to endure because it means they get to be moms at the end of nine months. Unfortunately, some of the side effects are more unpleasant than others and can interfere with how you feel on a daily basis. The last thing you want when you are growing a ...

Dental implants are a great solution for repairing dental problems, but deciding which option is best for you requires some research. One of the best treatment options available is the All on 4 Dental Implant. All on 4 is an implant technique that provides permanent, functional teeth that repair your natural teeth using just four implants (the norm is six ...

We all want healthy gums and when we think of poor dental health, we usually imagine a discolored or rotting tooth and gums. It’s true: your teeth are the primary factor in dental health, but almost as important is the health of your gums. And, unfortunately, gum care and health are often neglected. In some cases, care of the gum ...

Everyone knows that baby teeth fall out and when that first baby tooth becomes loose it’s more exciting than it is scary, especially as the tooth fairy may be paying a visit. The opposite is true, though, once we’re adults. The idea of an adult tooth coming loose and wiggling in the mouth and may result in tooth loss can ...

People who believe they have “soft teeth” seem to visit the dentist more often than others as they suffer from frequent cavities and dental caries, even when sticking a good oral hygiene routine. Even brushing and flossing after every meal might not be enough to prevent you from having dental health problems. There are also those who have had relatively ...

TMJ refers to disorders of the temporomandibular joint or jaw joint. This, like all joints, works as a hinge and allows you to open and close your mouth. There’s a joint on each side of your head, and when something goes wrong with it, you’ll likely experience discomfort, have trouble controlling jaw movement, and might spend a great deal of ...

A temporomandibular joint disorder is a problem for many people and, depending on your situation, you might not even realize a problem with TMJ disorder is causing your distress. TMJ disorder or TMD occurs when there is a problem in the temporomandibular joint. This is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull at the front of your ears. ...

Most people occasionally thrust their tongue forward. Sometimes, it’s out of stress or because of something going on with dental health. But, for some, tongue thrusting is an ongoing problem that can lead to long-term dental health issues. Tongue thrusting happens because the tongue gets into the habit of thrusting forward in the mouth. A tongue thrust habit often occurs ...

Teeth tend to get white spots on them when they are exposed to too much fluoride and isn’t a sign of tooth decay. Some fluoride is necessary, but over-fluoridation can actually cause problems. The effect is called hypomineralization, and while it might not be as much of a nuisance as yellowing of teeth, this tooth discoloration can still affect how ...