Eating is a basic function. You need to do it to live, and you should be able to do it without any kind of discomfort. But if you are experiencing discomfort, you may have serious dental problems that need attention. Here are some symptoms to look out for that may signal dental problems. Food Gets [...]
People often speak as if the ultimate dental technology would be the ability to regrow a lost tooth. Although this is an exciting prospect (and even more exciting that it might be less than 10 years away), there's actually many ways in which dental implants might be better than regrowing lost teeth. Animal [...]
Dentures can be a great tooth replacement option if they're properly fitted and maintained. But your mouth remains the gateway to your body, and even after your teeth are gone, your mouth remains a pathway that disease can follow to enter the body. While gum disease, which is associated with
A new study has added evidence to the link between secondhand smoke and early childhood cavities. This is not the first time this link has been proposed, but we still don't have enough evidence to point to a definitive link. Large Japanese Study The newest data for this connection comes from a large [...]
You shouldn't wait until you have a toothache to visit the dentist, but it's also true that not all toothaches require a dental visit. In some cases, toothaches can be minor and may resolve on their own. Causes of Temporary Toothaches Many toothaches are just a passing phenomenon, caused by the fact that your teeth [...]
