Abscessed tooth is one of the worst dental pains anyone would wish to experience. It may affect only a region of the mouth, but the entire body endures its pain. Those who suffer from this condition find it extremely difficult to function efficiently, so they end up suffering the pain at the comfort of their homes. Nature of Abscessed Tooth Abscessed tooth is an infection affecting the root of a tooth or that which is located between the tooth and the gum. This causes openings in the tooth enamel which allows bacteria to enter the center of the tooth, referred to as the pulp. As a result, infection further spreads [...]

Impacted Wisdom Tooth: An Overview Wisdom teeth are the last set of teeth that grows in humans, which typically sprouts between ages 17 and 21. This is a normal biological cycle but there are certain instances wherein the wisdom teeth experiences difficulty in growing normally and it gets stuck under the gums. Some would even find it difficult to break through it. This results to what is now known as impacted wisdom teeth. Factors resulting to an Impacted Wisdom Tooth Some of the factors which results to an impacted wisdom tooth is the inability of the jaw to provide enough space for the growth of these last set of teeth. [...]

Who would have thought that a whale’s flipper can be innovated for it to become a helpful dental solution? You may not have imagined that this design could be used for the aid of those who have missing teeth, but this is now the latest dental remedy many prefer to use. What are Flipper teeth? Flipper teeth are types of false teeth that are similarly designed to that of an orthodontic retainer. It is clasped to the mouth with the use of wrought wire clasps that are strategically cured into the denture base structure, naturally pink in color to resemble the natural base structure of the mouth. What are Flipper [...]

Teeth Grinding in Children Teeth grinding in children are growing to be one of the most annoying problems of parents. It is really irritating to hear your child grinding their teeth while you attempt to sleep peacefully in the evening. The least they can do is to cover their ears with the pillow and hope that it is part of the biological cycle their child is experiencing. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Teeth grinding or bruxism is an annoyance and must be properly addressed for it to stop. Teeth Grinding Causes Dentists believe that teeth grinding is caused by stress, but in case of little children they associate it with [...]

Hydrogen Peroxide and Teeth Whitening Teeth whitening are one of the most popular forms of cosmetic dentistry. It is readily available and can conveniently be bought in many stores. However, issues with regards to the use of hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide in teeth whitening products have been closely studied by various organizations. Below is a list of what they have to say in reference to the use of these chemicals. What is Hydrogen Peroxide? Hydrogen peroxide is a colorless liquid with a molecular weight of 34.0 which is often combined with phosphoric or mineral acid, pyrophosphate salts and stannate for it to become an effective whitening ingredient. It is [...]