After a wisdom tooth removal your gums and teeth may feel sensitive, making it harder to chew and bite down on foods you normally eat. Eating hard or crunchy foods could exacerbate pain and make the healing process post wisdom tooth removal take a much longer time. Extremely hot foods, spicy foods, and acidic type…
Wisdom teeth, more formally referred to as molars, are teeth that are closest to the throat and are usually flatter than most other teeth. They don’t have much of a function during the modern era, although our ancestors used them to help chew leafy greens. The problem with wisdom teeth is that if they are…
Bad breath can be caused by a variety of different things, from acid reflux and salivary gland stones, to poor oral hygiene, plaque accumulation, tooth decay, and cavities. Though underlying medical conditions can cause bad breath, it is important to first visit your local dentist and determine if poor oral hygiene is the culprit. Patients…
Dental implants are used to replace entire missing teeth, and are made of materials that are extremely sturdy and durable. However, there is a small chance that your dental implant can become loose. If this is the case, an emergency dental consultation is required as soon as possible as there isn’t only a risk of…
Dental fillings are typically used to help restore decaying teeth, treat cavities, and help reestablish a tooth’s structural and functional integrity. Though most fillings can be kept for years without any issues, no dental filling is completely permanent. Typically factors such as the size of the filling, the number of fillings, the extent of tooth…
