Clear Aligner Dental Braces Can Straighten One's Teeth Without Giving Anything Away A problem that some people have with braces comes from how they can be easily noticeable. A good thing to see though comes from how clear aligners can be used for one's needs. These aligners can work in about six months time in many cases and can hardly be noticeable by anyone other that the person who is wearing them.The way how these aligners work is...more
What's The Best Way To Whiten Your Teeth To be honest there is no test method to what your teeth simply because what works for them may not work for you. If you are unsure of which teeth whitening method you should use the best solution is to talk to your dentist first and get them to give you advice and hopefully point you in the right direction. We are of course seeing more dentists offer this service because it is something that...more
Recognizing the Common Instigators of Teeth Grinding Even though teeth grinding is a common problem, there is no universal agreement about why people do it. There could be a number of different reasons, as many matters and behaviors have been connected with teeth grinding or bruxism. What follows are some possible instigators of teeth grinding, but everybody has his or her own unique situation.Teeth grinding is most commonly brought on by stress or anxiety. Everyone responds to stress differently, but when you are tense, your body tends to tense up, and for some people, a lot of this is expressed in the jaw area. Very often, people who grind their teeth are not even aware of it most of the time. Unfortunately, stress can even cause people to grind their teeth in their sleep, which can be even harder to deal with. This is why some people who grind their teeth will wear mouth guards while they sleep though their effectiveness is still up for debate. If stress is causing your teeth grinding, the underlying problem must be addressed in addition to the teeth grinding itself. Sometimes getting dental work done can cause the patient to start teeth grinding. This can occur if the...more
Unlike the other parts of the body, teeth do not have the ability to heal on their own. This makes access to the different kinds of procedures such as Houston Texas dental veneers important. There have been many advances in medical and dental technology, especially in the last five to 10 years. However, this does not mean that all types of tooth...more
Is Your Daily Brushing Really Cleaning Your Teeth? It's been discovered, that gum diseases could be a root cause of heart attacks and strokes, in many people. A regular dental cleaning every 6 months is a must for good dental and oral hygiene. It could most probably, reduce other health conditions like, oral cancer, heart disease and...more
The Major Causes of Teeth Grinding Teeth grinding is most commonly brought on by stress or anxiety. Emotional stress is something everybody deals with differently and when a person is stressed emotionally the body can often physically tense up--especially in the jaw area. A lot of the time people who grind their teeth do not know that they are doing it. Unfortunately, stress can even cause people to grind their teeth in their sleep, which can be even harder to deal with. This is why some people who grind their teeth will wear mouth guards while they sleep though their effectiveness is still up for debate. If your teeth grinding is stress induced you can't just treat the grinding; you need to treat the cause of the stress too.A disorder that is related to teeth grinding is TMJ, or temporalmandibular joint pain. This creates pain or tension in the jaw, and can also cause teeth grinding. TMJ has many causes, including arthritis, bad posture or overworking the muscles during physical labor or exercise.All of these, then, can also be indirect causes of teeth grinding. If you have TMJ, your doctor or dentist will probably recommend a specialist who is experienced at treating this...more
If a taste of ice cream or a sip of coffee is sometimes painful or if brushing or flossingMakes you wince occasionally, you may have a common problem called SensitiveTeeth Some of the causes include tooth decay, a cracked tooth, worn fillings and...more
Impacted Wisdom Teeth Removal Oral Surgery Charlotte NC For many people considering oral surgery, one of the most common questions is, "What is an impacted wisdom tooth and why does it need to be removed?"Wisdom teeth, which are the 3rd and...more
It takes a bout with pain to convince a person to go and set up a dental appointment for himself. Good family dental care means preventive care and patient education so you're less likely to have that kind of emergency. If that kind of full dental...more
If you are thinking about improving your smile with services from an Oakland teeth whitening professional, you will probably find many different offices that will be able to help you. The problem is not that there are not enough professionals, it is...more
Teeth Whitening - Is it Enough? Bad hair day? Cover it up with a hat. Pimple? Overnight cream or concealer will do the trick. Bad dresser? Get tips from any of those magazines on the newsstand. Stained or Discoloured teeth? Big Price to pay...more
Why Should I get Dental Implants to Replace my Missing Teeth? Missing teeth can cause all sorts of issues. Not only can they affect your speech and ability to eat, the teeth surrounding the missing tooth will start to shift to fill in the gap....more