About five years ago, a nagging pain started to form in my back molar. I ignored the pain for about six months, and the discomfort disappeared. The tooth soon cracked while I was munching on some nuts. After some x-rays and a brief meeting with my dentist, I was informed that I needed a root canal procedure. The dentist explained that the initial dental pain indicated that I had a dental infection. The bacteria destroyed the pulp and nerve inside the tooth, and this left the molar dead and brittle. The tooth was later repaired with a crown, and I started to investigate dental infections. I know now that dental infections are extremely serious. Bacteria can spread through the mouth, to the heart, and to the brain. In some cases, infectious bacteria can even destroy the jaw. You need to know these facts too, so you can retain your health.
Posted on: 10 November 2015
What do you do if you wish to improve your smile, but can't afford it? You can either give up on your dreams or look for a viable alternative. If you opt for the latter route, look for ways of reducing the costs or getting the money to get what you want. Here are a few useful tips for improving your smile without breaking the bank: Identify the Specific Faults [Read More]
Posted on: 7 October 2015
Bite issues such as underbites, overbites, and crowding can occur due to the improper eruption of teeth and/or the misaligned development of jawbone. Bite problems can weaken the cosmetic appearance of your smile, and you might experience physical symptoms such as difficulty chewing or holding your mouth closed comfortably. Cosmetic dentists have designed different methods for treating each type of bite problem. But what if you have two bite issues concurrently such as an overbite and crowding? [Read More]
Posted on: 18 September 2015
When you are experiencing a dental emergency, you may feel a tremendous amount of stress and pain. However, it is important to note that there are steps you can take to be better prepared for these events when they arise. In particular, you should have a dental emergency kit prepared to ensure that you have the items you need to address emergencies when they strike. If this is a step that you have never seriously considered, there are two items that you should make sure to avoid overlooking in your kit. [Read More]
Posted on: 4 September 2015
With so many advances being made in the field of dentistry, dentists are capable of doing much more than simply cleaning your teeth and filling cavities. Cosmetic dentistry is growing in popularity, and for good reason. It is no longer impossible to get the smile you've always dreamed of having. However, it is important to know all you can about cosmetic dentistry so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not it is right for you. [Read More]