Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Treatments on Jan 23rd, 2013
Tweet Bridges have always served practical purposes. What many fail to realize is that even gaps from tooth to tooth or even between multiple teeth can be fixed by dental bridges . With that said, the foundation – both in terms of the anchor teeth and the dentist performing the procedure – are the main [...]
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TweetTemporomandibular joint disorder, pronounced TEMP-er-o-man-DIB-u-ler and also called TMJ, affects the joints that serve as hinges for your jaws, located in front of the ears. The bottom jaw is connected to the temporal bone of the skull, hence its name. If you have TMJ, one or both of these joints swell and can cause you [...]
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Posted in Conditions, Oral Care, Treatments on May 11th, 2009
TweetHalitosis, also known as bad breath, can significantly impact your life personally and socially. It is the third most popular reason for seeking dental help, so it’s quite common. It can affect your self confidence levels and the way people treat you. Most cases of bad breath originate in the mouth. Eating certain foods such [...]
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TweetA tooth abscess, also called root abscess, forms when pus is collected between the tissues of the jaw and an infected tooth root. It results from complications with tooth decay or a broken/chipped tooth. When there is an opening in the tooth enamel, bacteria can enter the tooth and cause an infection. This infection can [...]
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