Orthodontics for Adults: It’s Never Too Late for Braces
Orthodontics for Adults: It’s Never Too Late for Braces When most people think of braces, they imagine teenagers with metallic smiles. But Orthodontic treatment isn’t just for adolescents anymore. Today, more adults than ever are opting for braces or aligners to improve their smiles and oral health. Whether you missed out on braces as a […]
Dental Implants – Types, Advantages, Procedure, Cost, and Risks
Dental Implants – Types, Advantages, Procedure, Cost, and Risks Despite improvements in dental care, millions of people suffer tooth loss. This is mostly due to tooth decay, injury, poor oral health or periodontal disease. In the past, the only treatment options available for people with missing teeth were bridges and dentures. But as dental technology […]
Tooth Socket preservation using bone grafting
Tooth Socket preservation using bone grafting The way our bodies work is phenomenal. Take, for instance, our jawbones. When a tooth is extracted, the jawbones start reshaping – the bone surrounding the roots of the teeth (alveolar ridge) begin to dissolve and wash away, or rather disappear. This happens because the body recognizes that the […]
Dental implants for a diabetic – Is it safe?
Dental implants for a diabetic – Is it safe? Tooth loss is a growing concern among several adults. The reason for tooth loss can range from bad oral hygiene, gum disease, tooth injury, teeth grinding to smoking, drinking alcohol or poor nutrition. Tooth loss not only affects aesthetics, self-esteem and confidence; but also causes trouble […]
Why do we have wisdom teeth? 3 crucial facts you should know
Why do we have wisdom teeth? 3 crucial facts you should know Usually, between 17 and 25 years of age, wisdom teeth make their appearance in the far reaches of your mouth. They are officially the third molars – two appear on the top and two on the bottom, as part of a complete set […]
5 important things every person with dentures must know
5 important things every person with dentures must know Looking for tooth replacement treatment options? For years, dentures have been known as the go-to dental appliances for replacing missing teeth. Although these are not the only solution for tooth/teeth replacement, there are several ways to replace missing teeth and your dentist will be able to […]