Dental X-rays are used to diagnose the health of your teeth. They complement the visual analysis of the surface of the tooth. They allow the dentist to access important places which cannot be seen during the visual examination, such as the maxillofacial skeleton,...
As the primary teeth, also known as baby teeth are temporary, many believe that taking care of them is less important than it is for permanent teeth. This is a big mistake. First, let’s take a look at when teeth normally appear and fall out: Teeth They grow They...
The use of a dental implant is the perfect solution for replacing missing or irreparable teeth. First of all, a dental implant – which is the equivalent of an entrenched tooth root in the jaw – consists of placing a titanium screw to replace the missing...
There are several possible causes for bad breath, but in 85-90% of cases, the accumulation of bacteria and food debris on and between the teeth and on the tongue can explain this problem. These accumulations generate volatile sulfur compounds that give off an...
If you practice risky sports such as football, basketball, hockey, rugby or combat sports, such as karate and judo, you should protect your teeth with a mouth guard. This will reduce – though not eliminate – the risk of damage to your teeth. However,...
Given that we only have a limited number of them, our teeth are extremely valuable. So, it pays to know the habits that will protect these priceless assets and those that are to be avoided. Avoid these things if you want to enter old age with strong, healthy teeth....