Sensitive teeth can be defined as a susceptibility to pressure or temperature changes; the degree of sensitivity varies from person to person, and it is also influenced by whatever caused the condition. While in some cases, the cause for sensitive teeth is obvious; in others, you might experience at times...
An abscess is the body’s defense mechanism to naturally protect an infected body part. A mouth abscess is formed when the inside of the mouth is hurt or irritated, and bacteria nests in the wound causing an infection. Once it takes hold, the area becomes swollen and is filled with...
We all know that cigarettes are terrible for you oral hygiene, but what about the electronic kind? Vaping or e-cigarettes have gained quite a bit of popularity in the last decade. And why wouldn’t they? A vaper is a great alternative to regular cigarettes and exploratory studies have shown that...
Removable dentures have been around for ages, our grandparents wore them; even historical figures such as George Washington worn them at some point or another. So, it might seem like a good an inexpensive solution for edentulism (loss of teeth), but before you make your choice, you need to understand...
A good dental health isn´t just about brushing, flushing and regular dental visits. It´s also about being mindful about what we drink and drink; it’s a scientific fact that some foods and beverages are more harmful than others. With that in mind, let´s talk a little about some drinks to...
For some the mere mention of the words root canal is enough to squirm. For years this procedure has been associated with pain, discomfort and suffering, this is a wide-held belief constantly reinforced by the media, such as movies and Sitcoms. But, is it really as bad as people make...
A Dental Bridge is one the many tools a dentist has on their repertoire to replace missing teeth, this particular procedure is specially designed to replace several adjacent missing teeth without having to place several implants. Here is how it works; the dentist prepares what we call “abutments”, think of them...
The other day a new patient asking about a bridge called Los Algodones to ask for information about a tooth replacement, she was a first timer, and you could tell how anxious she was by her tone. What came to my attention was how much information she had, some of...