Sometimes, it’s necessary to place a crown on a front tooth. A front tooth crown is usually made of tooth-colored materials like porcelain or ceramic and shouldn’t affect your bite or teeth’s natural appearance. In fact, today’s front tooth crowns should make your smile look beautiful, sparkling, and natural. Here, we’ll go over the key facts about front dental crowns as well as the proper care. Reasons for Crowning a
Have you ever wondered how obesity plays a role in your child’s overall wellbeing and what behavior changes they can adopt to promote a more healthy lifestyle? Obesity is oftentimes related to other health-related issues, such as heart disease and diabetes, and can even affect one’s oral health. There are several ways to prevent obesity that are safe, effective, and that will inherently help improve other aspects of your child’s
Do you have painful jaw joints, popping and cracking sounds coming from your jaw, jaw stiffness, facial pain, and or headaches? These are some of the common symptoms of temporomandibular disorder (TMD). So check in with your dentist if this sounds like you. The joint that helps comprise your jaw is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and when the area just in front of the ears is strained, TMD is one
Those who frequently crave sugary foods like cookies, candy and soda may claim they have a “sweet tooth.” Unfortunately, the effects of sugar on your teeth are anything but sweet. However, once you understand how sugar interacts with your mouth’s microbes, you can combat negative impacts with a steady oral care routine and conscious consumption. What Does Sugar Do to Your Teeth? You might have heard the warnings about too
Oral thrush can be common for people with conditions that suppress the immune system, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV.) The National Center for Biotechnology Information estimates that around 80 to 90 percent of people with HIV will deal with thrush in the mouth or throat at some point in their lives. The white patches from the yeast infection are often one of the early indicators that an HIV infection
Ever finished a drink and noticed that your teeth feel grimy? Or filmy? Or clean? Everything you drink has the potential to impact your teeth — and you want to protect your smile from unsightly discoloration and deeper problems like erosion and decay. Here is a list of drinks to steer clear of and drinks that get the green light. Bad News Drinks 1. Kombucha and vinegar-based drinks These natural
When you dig into your dinner or nosh on a post-workout snack, you’re probably focused on satisfying your cravings and fueling your body. But whether you’re indulging in a treat or eating healthy, the way you chew might be affecting your overall enjoyment of a meal. Chewing food might seem simple and instinctive, but how you chew may impact your oral and gut health. Learn more about how and why
A binky is a needed source of comfort for many infants, but it’s natural to want to know if using a pacifier is risky for your baby. Is thumb-sucking better? And what is an orthodontic pacifier? Here’s what to know to make the right choices for your child. Health Implications of Using Pacifiers and Thumb-Sucking When it comes to pacifiers and thumb-sucking, you can’t control your baby’s preference. Neither is
So, your dentist told you that you have a compound odontoma. It might sound scary, but this growth is treatable. Your dentist can sometimes detect these tumors with routine dental X-rays, and many of them don’t actually cause harm. Learn more about what these growths are, the different types that can develop and what treatment your dentist may recommend. What Are Odontomas? Firstly, odontomas are noncancerous oral tumors, as an
When plaque builds up in your mouth, it can turn into an even greater dental health threat: calculus. This formation, also known as tartar, is a calcified mass that adheres to your teeth. Calculus is classified as either supragingival or subgingival, depending on its location on your teeth. If left unremoved, subgingival calculus can lead to gum disease and tooth loss. How Calculus Develops An article published in the International
Feel you’re never fully dressed without a smile? But you’re scheduled to have your teeth pulled and your dentures won’t be ready for six weeks? To fill the gap in time – and in your mouth – teeth removal and denture insertion on the same day could let you dress up with a smile without missing a beat. Before you commit to the same-day extraction-and-dentures process, learn what to expect
When your dentist looks inside your mouth, they can determine a lot about your oral health. However, not everything your dentist wants to check for is visible during a regular dental exam. That’s why dental X-rays are necessary. A valuable diagnostic tool, X-rays, also known as radiographs, make it possible for your dentist to discover and treat dental problems early. There are many types of x-rays but they all fall