‘Dental’ Archives
Categories of Impacted Wisdom Teeth Part 1
We have learned generally what impacted wisdom teeth are; now let’s explore in a little more depth the different categories of impacted teeth. There are 4 categories that an impacted wisdom [...]
Possible Issues with Wisdom Teeth
When wisdom teeth don’t grow in properly it is usually because they are impacted. I spoke earlier of my own impacted tooth that is literally lying down growing in sideways. Impacted teeth are [...]
Dental Surgery is a Must for Wisdom Teeth
We all have to deal with wisdom teeth growing in and for most of us that means the painful journey of having them removed. Three of my wisdom teeth have broken the skin, which means they are poking [...]
The Experience of Getting Braces Put On
This article I want to explore the actual process of getting braces put on and some of the main steps involved. First, the orthodontist will apply an adhesive that will bond the band to the tooth. [...]
How Retainers Aid in Bone Remodeling
We have discussed how braces actually move teeth and how the bones breakdown and are recreated to accommodate the new position, which is called bone remodeling. We talked about how the teeth will [...]
Stained Teeth: The Two Types of Stains
There are two types of staining that teeth can accumulate. There is the exterior staining (Extrinsic) that when subjected to colored or acidic food and drink will start to form. Normal wear and tear [...]
How Braces Move Teeth and Bone
Our teeth are seated in our jaw bone and in our skull. How do braces reshape the formation of something that is rooted into bone? This is what I want to find out. Our teeth, when braces are [...]
Enamel: The Teeth’s Bodyguard
Upon one of my visits to my dentist he mentioned that the enamel of my teeth wears down over the years and especially since I am a night time teeth grinder. The enamel, as we all know, protects our [...]
Teeth Bleaching and Teeth Whitening Compared
A teeth bleaching product is one that can whiten the teeth brighter than their natural color. Teeth whitening products, on the other hand, are able to clean the teeth and allow them to regain their [...]
What are Mini Dental Implants?
Miniature dental implants are a smaller, more affordable option than regular dental implants. They are minuscule titanium implants that serve the same function as a tooth. How does it work? The [...]