Knocked-Out Tooth (Avulsed Tooth) A complete displacement of a tooth from its socket noticed majorly after all dental injuries; is medically termed an Avulsed Tooth. It happens because of fights, falls, automobile accidents, sports injuries, and child abuse. The occurrence of avulsion cases in children increases between the ages of 7 and 9 years. This...
Sore Gums: Symptoms, Signs, Causes & Treatment Redness, sores, swelling, pain, ulcers, or bleeding are common problems. To put it in simple words, sore gums are generally caused by inflammation or infection of the gums. This happens usually because of poor oral hygiene. Furthermore, the symptoms could be regular or variable and may deteriorate while...
What to Expect After Wisdom Tooth Extraction To put it in simple words, a surgical procedure to take out one or more wisdom teeth is what dentists call a wisdom tooth extraction. Furthermore, there is a possibility that the wisdom tooth is impacted. This means that the wisdom teeth stay intact in the soft tissue...
How Can Porcelain Veneers Help You Get a Better Smile? If you know you look beautiful while you smile you just can’t help but show them off. However, not all are blessed with so-perfect teeth. However, don’t panic! The good news is that there are a lot of options available to fix whatever dental problems...
After Care For Dental Implant Surgery A procedure that substitutes tooth roots with metal, screwlike posts and replaces broken or missing teeth with artificial teeth; is dental implant surgery. After the process, the teeth look and work much like real ones. To put it in simple words, the procedure is the most favored alternative to...
Acid Reflux: How Can I Protect My Teeth from Acid Reflux? Did you wake up in the morning with a mouth full of sour acid? Generally, in such a situation we take antacids and wait for things to get better. It is only when we notice that teeth are getting exceedingly sensitive, gums and tongue...
Wisdom Teeth: To Remove or Not to Remove? To begin with, your mouth goes through many changes in your lifetime. If you are between the ages of 17 and 21; one major dental milestone that usually takes place is the appearance of your third molars. Traditionally, dentists call these teeth wisdom teeth. This is because...
Visiting the Dentist While Having Braces Braces are no excuse for ignoring your oral hygiene. To put it in simple words, it’s more important to keep up with cleanings while having braces. This is because of the chances of food getting stuck in your braces that you may never know about. Furthermore, flossing can sometimes...
Tooth Mobility and Periodontal Therapy When you notice a horizontal or vertical dislocation of teeth, it means you have tooth mobility. In this situation, the teeth shift beyond their normal physiological boundaries around the gingival area. You must be wondering to know the cause and effects of tooth mobility. Let’s discuss this. What Causes Tooth...
Smooth Surface Cavities We all know that cavities can form anywhere on a tooth. Cavity-causing bacteria can hit all areas of a tooth if it’s uncovered. A smooth surface cavity may appear on the circumference or side of a tooth. Don’t panic! The good news is a dentist can take care of this type of...
