If you have deep tooth decay that has reached the pulp, or the living tissue underneath your enamel, then your dentist may recommend root canal therapy. During a standard root canal treatment, your dentist will use a local anesthetic and remove infected pulp tissue. Once the infected tissue is removed, they will shape the root canals and seal them with a polymer to pr
- All-on-four dental implants are permanent fake teeth that are implanted into your mouth. They look and feel like natural teeth. If your dentist has recommended all-on-four dental implants, it is essential to understand how this process works. 1. Use Less Implants Than Traditional Implants All-on-four dental implants are different than regular dental implants. With the
- You may think that metal crowns are no longer available, but some people still prefer them. Generally, most modern dentists use porcelain or similar tooth-colored material. But, you may be able to request a metal crown if you want. These metal crowns are different from the temporary stainless steel ones given to children or while you wait for your permanent one. Here
- An orthodontist doesn't just handle the realignment of all your teeth, since some people only require localized adjustments. If the gap between your upper central incisors is bothering you, and even seems to be widening (and more about that in a moment), you might be wondering if your smile can be improved by narrowing that gap. How is this achieved, and are there any
- Your child's baby teeth have loosened and detached as normal. While you're now awaiting the eruption of a permanent adult tooth to fill the gap, your child instead develops a suspicious lump at the location where the tooth should be. Naturally, you schedule a prompt appointment with your dentist, who diagnoses an odontoma. This is a tumour, but before you become alarm