Oral hygiene

The lingual nerve can be closely associated with the crown of the impacted third molar and may lie above the level of the lingual bone before passing downwards and forwards into the floor of the mouth and the tongue. Nerve repair When the inferior dental nerve or lingual nerve are damaged and sensation is lost or dysaesthesia (unpleasant sensation) occurs, nerve repair should be considered.This is best undertaken by an experienced operator using a microscope and fine sutures (10/0…

especially if there is no enough room for it to grow or it is angled incorrectly that it hits other teeth. Once you feel that your wisdom tooth is starting to erupt, it is best that you consult your doctor to see that it will not pose any problems to your oral cavity in the future. Symptoms of wisdom teeth coming in The signs of wisdom teeth coming in usually depends on the individual experiencing the eruption. It is important to know what are these signs and symptoms for you to be able to…

Vertical root fracture is the one of the most critical complications of endodontically treated teeth which can take place before, during or after root canal filling and can end up with tooth loss (1, 2,3). Exaggerated loss of tooth structure due to trauma and caries, dehydration of dentin (4), access cavity preparation, mechanical preparation (5) and irrigation (6) of the root canal, and post space preparation are critical factors that would influence the durability and strength of root canal…

The majority of dental clinics offer emergency services to their patients, typically without an appointment. An emergency dentist will welcome a patient who is in unbearable pain, has lost a crown or is having difficulty eating due to jaw pain or broken teeth. When you have been suffering with an acute pain in your jaw, gums or teeth that has completely turned your life upside down, it's time to contact your emergency dentist at your dental clinic who can take care of the problem as soon as…

Braces have been used decades to correct misaligned teeth. For a long time, it was the only method to deal with crooked teeth whether they were gapped or crowded. While they worked well to align the teeth, they were painful to have and difficult to maintain. Food would get stuck in the braces and brushing did not help to remove it, only a dentist could remove it properly. However, Invisalign changed everything. The trays used in Invisalign treatment to align the teeth properly are transparent…

(A) If you discover a shoe print in dry sand, you should place your form around the impression. Then mix your dental stone with water until it has a batter consistency. Then you sprinkle talcum powder over the impression to make it firm. Then you pour your mixture over a spoon or stirring stick to control the direction of flow of the mixture. Then let it sit for 30 minutes or so and then begin to take the cast out by placing a knife about an inch off the cast and stick it deep enough to get…

There are many products that are available over the counter that can whiten your teeth. However, it is best to get your teeth professionally whitened from the dentist. You will spend more money to have the dentist whiten your teeth, but the money that you spend will be well worth it. Why You Should Have A Dentist Professionally Whiten Your Teeth Safety Safety should always be your top concern before getting any type of treatment. Most of the products that are on the market are safe to use.…

the results you want. Tooth Removal / Extractions Our team can also offer routine oral surgery procedures such as the extraction of a tooth. A tooth is sometimes recommended for removal due to severe damage, disease, or overcrowding. We will use a local anesthetic to numb the area before carefully removing the tooth with special tools. We can even offer some dental sedation options such as nitrous oxide gas and oral conscious sedation medication. With modern technology and the latest…

The human body is constantly being explored by scientist to find new ways for treatment of diseases. Teeth are a very complex system within the human body requiring their own need for treatment of disease. Therefore, there is no lack of exploration of teeth when looking at replacement of a missing tooth or healing a tooth from carious bacteria. The average human body has 20 deciduous teeth and 32 permanent teeth. Deciduous teeth are fully formed at birth located within the maxilla and…

Do You Need To See An Emergency Dentist? Consider These 5 Signs Your teeth are a reflection of your body’s over all health, and dental issues can certainly have an impact that can affect more than just your teeth. Unfortunately, these issues can be hard to identify. To keep yourself healthy, it’s important to know what dental issues can be a cause for major concern. Pay attention to these 5 signs that you need to visit an emergency dentist. You Feel Extreme Pressure Around One of Your Teeth If…