Did you know that tooth decay is the most common disease in children? Tooth decay is a common chronic disease in children which if left untreated, can cause pain and infection that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, learning, and playing. Studies have shown that children who have poor oral health often miss school…
Dental x-rays are used for diagnosing tooth damage and disease, which are not visible during routine dental check-ups. However, the frequency of x-rays depends on the patient’s oral health, age, risk factors, and any other signs and symptoms of oral disease. For example, children require x-rays more often compared to adults because of their developing jaw,…
Your oral health is just as important as your overall health. Therefore, maintenance is essential. In order to ensure that your oral health is in perfect shape, you have to visit the dentist for regular checkups. 1. Do Your Research Look into your options and their services. Everything is a few clicks away, so hop…
Dentist visits are not very exciting; we agree. However, going to the dentist does not always entail fixing a problem. Most people amongst us only pay a visit to the dentist when they are in pain or have aesthetic concerns that need addressing. There are very few amongst us who pay visits to their dentists…
When it comes to dental health, most of us tend to focus on simply maintaining good oral hygiene. Some of us go the extra mile and try to reduce sugar intake in an attempt to prevent the incidence of dental caries. You would think that a strict oral hygiene regime and reducing the intake of sugar…
Wisdom tooth extraction is a routine surgical procedure that is performed to remove the wisdom teeth. It is an outpatient procedure, i.e., you can go home on the same day as the procedure. What You Need to Know About Wisdom Teeth Removal Wisdom teeth are third molars that erupt between the ages of 17 and…
We all want the perfect smile; however, most of us are not blessed with perfectly aligned teeth. Needless to say, we could use the extra help. Braces are the conventional treatment modality used to align teeth. Braces, however, are not the most aesthetically pleasing option out there. Clear orthodontic devices, or dental aligners, are a…
The coronavirus pandemic has presented an unprecedented global public health crisis. Therefore, it is important to address concerns regarding routine dental care during these trying times.The coronavirus spreads via respiratory droplets and thus can be inhaled. Some dental devices can spray these droplets putting both the doctor and patient at risk. The majority of dental…