Dental Health Blog · Page 15

The "golden age" for braces is between 10 and 14, when most permanent teeth have erupted and the jawbones can still be shaped. Children are advised to see an orthodontist...

A Maryland bridge (winged bridge) is a minimally invasive prosthetic method that replaces a missing tooth without cutting down the neighboring teeth. The artificial tooth...

90% of bad breath (halitosis) originates in the mouth. The most common causes are gum disease, untreated tooth decay, bacteria on the tongue, poor oral hygiene and old fi...

The primary specialty for a jaw cyst is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Because jaw cysts are mostly of dental origin, maxillofacial surgeons manage their surgical remova...

Debonding is the safe removal of brackets and adhesive residue from the tooth surface after orthodontic treatment, without damaging the enamel. It aims to remove the brac...

Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) are painful lesions with a white or yellow center and red edges that form on the soft tissues inside the mouth, the gums or the tongue. Unl...