Understanding Dental Pain and Bacterial Infections

Posted on: 24 August 2023

General dentists are at the forefront of oral healthcare, and they must continually adapt to the evolving landscape of dentistry to provide the best possible care to their patients. As technology advances and patient expectations change, several trends are shaping the practices and approaches of general dentists. Here are three prominent trends among general dentists that are driving innovation and improving patient care. Teledentistry and Digital Consultations The advent of telehealth has extended to dentistry, giving rise to teledentistry. [Read More]

Posted on: 13 July 2023

Cavities are one of the most common dental problems among children. They are caused by bacteria that feed on sugar and produce acid that erodes the enamel of the teeth. If left untreated, cavities can lead to pain, infection, tooth loss, and even affect the overall health of your child. But how can you tell if your child has a cavity? Sometimes, cavities are not visible to the naked eye, especially if they are in between the teeth or on the back molars. [Read More]

Posted on: 6 June 2023

The applicator trays included with at-home teeth whitening kits follow the one-size-fits-all philosophy. It's more accurate to suggest that one size generally fits most. Your dental arches (which are your upper and lower sets of teeth) are uniquely yours, and if the configuration of your arches doesn't match the design of the applicator trays, your teeth whitening efforts may have a potentially dangerous side effect—chemical burns. Active Ingredient  The active ingredient in the whitening gel you must place in the applicator trays is hydrogen peroxide or bleach. [Read More]

Posted on: 27 April 2023

Root canal treatment addresses the fact that tooth infection is often better eliminated than conservatively treated. The common technique for treatment was developed in 1961, although there have been considerable refinements since then—particularly in terms of your comfort levels, and a modern root canal is essentially painless. But since the technique has been in use for decades, why must it involve several visits? Infected Pulp A tooth infection refers to the infection of the tooth's pulp. [Read More]