Oral piercings are piercings of the lips, cheek, and tongue. They are a form of self-expression, similar to pierced ears, and usually, the piercing comes in a variety of styles, including studs, rings, and barbells, but piercings around these areas have bigger health risks, and you should know about that before you begin. Some side …
In order to prevent cavities, you can choose how often you eat, and that’s just as important as what you eat since food affects the teeth for a long while after you swallow. Eating cookies may even do less harm if you eat them with dinner, than a separate snack. Bad nutrition does contribute to …
A sinus lift is a surgery that’s done to add bone to the upper jaw of the molars, along with the premolars. It’s sometimes called the sinus augmentation. The bone is then placed between the jaw and the maxillary sinuses, which are on each side of your nose. In order to make room for the …
Dental sealants are coatings made of plastic that are applied over the teeth that are at risk for decay, especially newly emerged molars or other areas. By sinking these into the fissures and pits of the teeth, the lines of the sealant will protect the teeth from the bacteria and acids that create cavities. It’s …
Many parents have experienced the refusal or resistance when it comes to brushing teeth, but it is important to do that, and parents play a major part in developing the proper oral health habits that children need. Parents can utilize these in order to improve their oral health, and there are different ways to motivate …
Nobody has perfect teeth. Whether it be aging, personal habits, or injuries and accidents, this can affect the teeth in many different ways. There are many dental procedures that are used to improve the way the teeth looks and are used. It’s called bonding, and bonding has a few advantages over veneers, and a lower …
Tuberosity reduction is the process to make the rounded bony protrusion that’s behind your last molar in your upper jaw a little bit smaller. This is the area that’s covered by the gums. Now, if you’ve got all of your teeth, this isn’t a problem, but if you lose upper teeth and need dentures, your …
