An average adult has 32 teeth: 16 on the top, 16 on the bottom. Twelve of these are molars, and each quadrant of the mouth – the back corners of the upper and lower jaws – has three molars. Humans also have eight incisors (four each at top and bottom in front), four canines (one […]
Gum disease begins as gingivitis, which is a mild type of gum inflammation. The early stages of gingivitis are marked by bacteria in plaque buildup and bleeding gums when brushing your teeth. Gingivitis is also the mildest form of periodontal disease. If it develops further into periodontitis, you may lose one or more of your […]
As high-intensity and extreme sports become more and more popular, oral health is particularly vulnerable to the potential impact that your mouth and teeth might endure. Some of the more vulnerable athletes – whether professional or amateur – are involved in hockey, basketball, and boxing. Modern dental technology allows us to create customized mouth guards […]
A lot of things can get in the way of you flashing a perfect smile. It may be because your teeth are decayed, broken or extremely worn down. It could also be due to a large filling in a tooth that takes away from a natural appearance. Or, it could be the result of misshapen […]
Missing a tooth or teeth not only detracts from your smile, there can be long-term implications, to include a greater vulnerability to infections, risk of losing additional teeth, and weakening of the gumline. Dental crowns and bridges offer a means to restore a full smile, as well as protect your mouth from gum diseases or […]
It may have taken years to get to the point where you realize your teeth could be whiter. But with Zoom! teeth whitening, decades worth of yellowing caused by coffee, tea, wine or smoking can be erased in less than an hour. If you want a dazzling smile with little effort, perhaps it’s time to […]
For people who loathe going to the dentist, sedation dentistry may be the answer. Almost any type of procedure can be performed with IV sedation: implants, root canals, teeth extractions, filling cavities, and repairing gum tissue damage. Benefits Sedation dentistry allows your dentist to complete more work per sitting, which permits major dental undertakings to […]
Jaw reconstruction surgery, or orthognathic surgery, is performed to correct issues and alignment of the jaw. Depending on what you need, jaw surgery can correct the way your jawbones and teeth function and, incidentally, can improve the way you look. You can get jawbone reconstructive surgery for the chin, upper jaw, and lower jaw. Your […]
Did you know that as soon as your child loses their baby teeth, you can begin orthodontic planning? In fact, The American Association of Orthodontists advises that children receive their first orthodontic exam before they reach the age of seven. Why so young? At seven children haven’t lost all their baby teeth, nor have their […]
If your teeth are crooked or make chewing difficult because of overcrowding or an overbite, ask your dentist about Invisalign. It is a revolutionary way of correcting the alignment of your teeth. The Invisalign device is a removable device that functions like metal braces – but without the embarrassment of wearing metal braces. The Invisalign […]
