A lot of people start getting braces when they are in their teens. Baby teeth usually start to fall off starting from the age of 5 or 6, but some people don’t have all of their baby teeth naturally fall out until their mid-teenage years. In this article, we examine whether it is possible to have braces with baby teeth. The quick answer is yes, you should be able to get braces with baby teeth but this really depends on your … Read more →

A teeth is considered to be impacted when it fails to come out from the gum. If a tooth is a lodged inside your gum, you could potentially suffer from a number of dental issues. Therefore, it is important that you have your impacted tooth evaluated, and either have the tooth removed or positioned in the correct position. One question that seems to pop up frequently is whether one should have their impacted canine tooth fully extracted. There are actually … Read more →

Most people have three molar teeth. The third molar is known as the wisdom teeth and it may not even emerge from the gum, which leads to a condition called impacted wisdom teeth. There are rare cases when people have a forth or even fifth molar tooth along their jaw structure. It happens very rarely, and it is often referred to as the supernumerary teeth (or hyperdontia). In this article, we have a look at several signs and symptoms that … Read more →

If you have been suddenly feeling an excruciating pain whenever you eat, chew, or bite, there is definitely something wrong with your teeth. In this article, we have a look at three of the main reasons why you could be feeling pain in your jaw. It is extremely important that you have your mouth checked by a dentist or orthodontist as soon as possible because the pain can get progressively worse. If you are not able to see a medical … Read more →

A dessert that is almost unavoidable, ice creams are something that nearly everyone enjoys. Just had your wisdom teeth removed? Trying to figure out whether it is okay to have ice cream after? The general answer is yes. It is safe to have ice cream after a wisdom teeth extraction. However, if you are suffering from other dental conditions such as tooth decay then it would probably be a good idea to avoid anything sweet. A dentist will usually offer … Read more →

One of the last things you would probably want to hear when you visit a dentist or orthodontist is that you will need braces. Unfortunately, not everyone is blessed with straight, pearly teeth. Some of us are born with crooked teeth that grow in all shapes and sizes. There are ways to fix your crooked teeth without the use of braces but that depends on the condition of your teeth. In this article, we have a look at ways in … Read more →

Most people are familiar with the black spot because that usually indicates that a person has teeth cavities. However, there are also times when you may have random white spots or white stains appearing on your teeth. It seems a lot of people who have had braces on are especially susceptible to white spots and stains. In this article, we have a look at the causes of the white spots, and ways in which you can have the stains treated. … Read more →

The cost of braces depends on the type of braces you are offered, but they tend to be pretty expensive. For example, the traditional metal braces can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $6,000, while lingual braces can cost over $10,000. A lot of question has been asked over whether there are any cheap alternatives to braces. Unfortunately, the answer is no. If there was, there wouldn’t be as many people out there with braces on. If you are able to … Read more →

Do you have small holes appearing in your gums? If you do, you must have your mouth checked by a dentist immediately. The main cause of small holes in gums is Gingivitis. If you don’t treat this gum disease, the condition can worsen and you will be affected by a disease that is even more painful called periodontal disease. In this article, we have a look at three methods you can use at home in order to treat the small … Read more →

What happens if you brush your teeth for an hour? Chances are, you won’t be getting results that you are expecting. First, if you are thinking of doing this because you have yellow teeth, your teeth aren’t going to get whiter if you brush them for an hour. Instead, your teeth condition will probably get worse. In this article, we examine what happens when a person brushes their teeth for an hour. It is extremely important for people to know … Read more →