Author: Gerardo Knight

What is a Tuberosity Reduction

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 …

How Whiplash Affects Oral Health

Whiplash is a term that refers to neck injury when the head and neck is forced to move past the normal range of motion, commonly happening in car accidents, especially when someone is rear-ended. Typically when this happens, the head move back as the body goes forward, crating a recoil motion, and the head will …

How to Keep the Plaque Away

Have you ever noticed your teeth having a little bit of a strange, almost “fuzzy” sensation at the end of the day. What you are feeling isn’t mere fuzz, but it’s something that is similar. It’s actually plaque, which is a biofilm made up of a bunch of naturally-occurring bacteria, and this bacteria feeds on …

What Happens During a Root Canal

Probably the last thing that you want to hear is hey, you need a root canal since it does bring about many different emotions, including worry, anxiety, and unsureness of what to expect. Many are concerned about the pain that they’ll be in, but here we’ll discuss what happens, and concerns you may have. Root …

What are Dental Bridges?

If you’ve recently lost a tooth from injury, medical issues, or other natural causes, you may wonder how to restore your smile since it creates gaps and cosmetic issues, along with pain when you chew, jaw discomfort, and other problems. But, dental bridges can help, and here, we’ll talk about all that these bridges can …

Invisalign Benefits!

Invisalign is essentially clear aligners that allow you to achieve a smile that you want.  But, are they better than traditional braces, or even lingual braces? Well, here are the benefits of Invisalign, and what they can do for you. Most cases can be treated via Invisalign, and it’s quite nice since it can make …

Common Dental Myths Debunked

You may have heard of dental myths before, but they’re rampant in the industry, and often, it creates a problem for people because they believe it, and it can affect the health of the teeth. Here are the top dental myths debunked, and what they really mean for you. The first one is that you …