Dental plaque is a sticky layer of mixed bacteria that surrounds teeth and extends below the gums. When dental plaque builds up around the teeth, the byproducts from the bacteria diffuse into the gums. This causes a response from the body resulting in gums that are red, swollen and bleed [...]
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last permanent teeth to erupt and usually do sobetween the ages of 18-25. Most people have four wisdom teeth that erupt at the back of the jaws,two on the upper jaw and two on the lower jaw. In some cases one [...]
There are a number of factors that influence the choice of material for a dental crown. A full gold crown is a metal crown that has been in use for a long period of time and therefore has a large proven record of success. In particular, in one retrospective study1 [...]
White spots on a child’s adult teeth can be due to several reasons. Most commonly, it is a condition referred to as dental fluorosis that is caused by an excessive intake of fluoride. When the white spots are on the child’s adult teeth, this intake has occurred during the time [...]
Dental splints, also known as occlusal splints or night guards, are appliances made to protect the teeth and supporting structures from damage during grinding or clenching.Clenching or grinding of teeth, termed bruxism, can occur when patients are awake or asleep. It has been reported that 20% of adults engage in [...]