Good Reasons to Remove your Wisdom Teeth Knowing the potential risks and dangers of keeping your wisdom teeth, it’s no surprise that most dentists and surgeons would recommend removal of these third molars. However, what is important is what is best for you and your oral health. There are several good reasons why impacted or […]
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Watching Out For The Warning Signs Wisdom teeth are what people say are the last set of teeth that come out, signaling that you are now an adult or are now mature. They generally erupt from the age of 17 to 21. Wisdom teeth are actually a pair of third molars on both sides of […]
Additional Questions About Your Dental Health during Pregnancy There are more common questions pregnant women ask regarding their oral care. We have heard about the safety of visits and of procedures like dental x-rays, here are more interesting scenarios. Again, it pays to be prepared and in the know. What do I do when my […]
Questions About Your Dental Health Here are some of the most common questions pregnant women ask regarding their oral care while they are in that interesting stage – questions like ‘Is it safe to have a dental procedure while pregnant?’ It pays to be prepared and in the know. Can I see my dentist while […]
Treatment Options: Dental and Medical When you call on your dentist because you are experiencing jaw popping, you may be prescribed some simple home remedies to ease your discomfort. Some of these remedies are: Ice pack or moist heat. To be applied to the jaw area to ease the swelling NSAID. Examples are ibuprofen, aspirin, […]
Jaw Popping Habits to Medical Conditions When you hear your jaw pop, it may not be working properly and this can be caused by a variety of reasons. It may be due to too many times doing some unconscious action from chewing gum to grinding your teeth. It all points to a dysfunction of the […]
Gum Disease Gum disease is a very common condition that can affect almost anyone. Hence, it pays to know the symptoms or warning signs, as well as the risk factors that can make you more susceptible to it. It is an inflammation due to infection of the gums that support your teeth. In adults, it […]
The Goal of Treatment The first to see receding gums and any other form of periodontal disease is your dentist. The dentist makes the diagnosis for periodontal disease. When the diagnosis is made, the dentist promptly makes a referral to a periodontist. Oral Exam In an oral examination, your dentist examines your gums. Seeing some […]
