Dental Health Blog · Page 11

A tooth root infection (apical periodontitis) occurs when bacteria invade the pulp, the nerve and blood vessel bundle at the center of the tooth. When it reaches the root...

The first hours after a tooth breaks are critical: keep the broken piece, rinse your mouth with warm salt water, apply gentle pressure with gauze if there is bleeding, us...

Clear aligner treatment (wire-free orthodontics) is an orthodontic method that uses a series of custom-made, removable clear thermoplastic aligners to move the teeth into...

Gum recession usually results from a combination of factors. The main causes are hard or incorrect brushing, bacterial gum disease caused by plaque and tartar, geneticall...

People with diabetes can get dental implants as long as their condition is under control. Implant success shows no significant difference between diabetic patients with b...

Hypersalivation is the production of more saliva than normal due to overactive salivary glands, or the buildup of saliva in the mouth due to difficulty swallowing. Its ca...