An estimated 10 million Americans are suffering from Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders and from its surrounding muscles. This joint attaches the lower jaw to the skull’s temporal bone. It works very differently from any other joint in your body, because when you open your mouth wide, it leaves its socket to slide forward. There are many […]
Tooth extraction is a surgical procedure which requires the surgical removal of one or more health-impaired teeth. When maintenance work of the disturbed teeth turns impossible, a dental surgeon prescribes teeth extraction. Although there are a wide variety of factors that can contribute to tooth extraction, five commonly encountered factors for tooth extraction are listed […]
Do your gums bleed when you floss? Then its probably time to change your dental care routine. This does not mean that your mouth is unclean. It just shows that plaque is accumulating beneath the gum line and you need to floss more often to prevent severe consequences. When you first start to floss, it […]
Teeth whitening is a type of cosmetic dentistry solely linked to improving esthetics. Teeth whitening is a major trend in dentistry which gives you an unrivaled set of bright teeth that just looks beautiful! The procedure involves a single appointment, and it shouldn’t take you longer than a few hours to get through. But to train […]
As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children are at a high risk of developing dental cavities. It can affect their personal lives and even their education. Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the United States. Untreated cavities can cause pain […]