What are dental veneers? Dental veneers are a thin ceramic or composite sheets with a very thin thickness that can range from 0.5 to 0.7 millimeters; these thin sheets are glued to the external surface of your teeth. Dental veneers are useful for modifying the shape, color, length and position of natural teeth. They can…
Have you ever wondered if chewing sugar-free gum helps protect your teeth? We may always hear that chewing gum in between meals is a good idea. Let’s take a look at sugar-free chewing gum and learn about it’s benefits. After you eat a thin, sticky coat of film begins to form on your teeth. This…
Aging is a physiological process in which the structure and function of all organic systems in the human body change. Aging is not just a consequence of the passage of time, but of the total effort that the human body experiences – the changes associated with old age reflect the “wear and tear” of the organism…
A white and bright smile can do wonders for your social, professional, and personal life. Some studies go as far as claiming that most individuals who have sought aesthetic or cosmetic dental methods have shown an increased level of self-confidence. Well, this isn’t new news. However, a recent study done by Crest® puts numbers to what…
Is it regular routine for you to wake up with a sore mouth and uncannily sensitive teeth? Have you never before complained about headaches or toothaches but seem to not be able to get rid of these pesky issues as of lately? You may, in fact, be suffering from a condition known as bruxism. Bruxism…
Who doesn’t love a dazzling white smile? We are all obsessed with a stunning, white smile. The same kind that your favorite celebrities flaunt on the red carpet or gorgeous models in magazine shoots. Tooth whitening is inarguably the most frequently requested dental procedure in today’s time. Americans spend nearly $2 billion annually to keep…
Going to the dentist is rarely anyone’s idea of fun. Perhaps, you’ve also put off going to the dentist for a bi-annual dental cleaning and checkup due to your busy schedules. Or, something more plausible – maybe you’re terrified of visiting the dentist either because you’ve fallen behind on your oral hygiene or because you’ve…
Halloween brings lots of sweets whether young or older. Candy seems to be everywhere, even at work. It can be hard to resist your sweet tooth. We all know that sugar isn’t good for our teeth, and it’s can be hard to resist. There are some things you can do to help prevent dreaded cavities…
The teeth are the hardest substances in the human body. Besides being essential for chewing, the teeth play an important role in speech. Parts of the teeth include: • Enamel: The hardest, white outer part of the tooth. Enamel is mostly made of calcium phosphate, a rock-hard mineral. • Dentin: A layer underlying the enamel. It…
A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus that’s caused by a bacterial infection. The abscess can occur at different regions of the tooth for different reasons. A periapical abscess occurs at the tip of the root, whereas a periodontal abscess occurs in the gums at the side of a tooth root. The information here…
