About 5 million people a year get their wisdom teeth removed. Should you be one of them? Keep reading to learn why wisdom tooth extraction is so prevalent and what’s in it for you.
About 5 million people a year get their wisdom teeth removed. Should you be one of them? Keep reading to learn why wisdom tooth extraction is so prevalent and what’s in it for you.
If your teeth seem to be getting longer, it’s just an optical illusion. Your teeth aren’t growing — your gums are shrinking. Find out what causes gum recession so you can stop it and save your teeth.
Are your gums bright red and puffy? Do you sometimes see a streak of blood mixed with your toothpaste when you spit? You might have periodontitis, which means your overall health may be in danger. Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore these signs.
Aside from cosmetic concerns, there are lots of reasons you shouldn’t live with missing teeth. Replacing them can save your oral — and your overall — health. Read on to learn more about the gold standard: dental implants.
According to research by the American Dental Association, 95 percent of the American population considers oral hygiene essential to their overall health and well-being. However, even with this widely held opinion, many Americans fail to practice...
Periodontal disease or periodontitis is a condition that occurs when bacteria found in plaque build up around teeth and gums, causing inflammation. Without treatment, this inflammation can cause the gums and supporting bone structure to deteriorate...
This type of procedure is usually not as scary as many people think. In fact, recovery time depends on your general oral hygiene, your body’s ability to heal, your age and the length of time the extraction itself took.
There are few things as impactful as losing your teeth and not having an option for replacement. Fortunately, if you lost teeth in an accident, because of an uncontrolled systemic disease or any other unfavourable situation...