Posted on: 23 February 2016
Excited anticipation over the Tooth Fairy and the rewards she gives for baby teeth may make your child want to get rid of a loose baby tooth as soon as possible. While it's natural for kids to want to wiggle wobbly baby teeth, there are times when this isn't the best thing to do.
When Is Wiggling Good?
If your child has an obviously wobbly tooth, a bit of judicious wiggling won't do any harm.
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Posted on: 1 February 2016
The inflammation of the oral tissues surrounding the dental crown of an erupting tooth is known as pericoronitis. This disorder is also referred to as operculitis, and it will affect your gingival gum tissues and even the dental follicles. Pericoronitis is a condition that primarily affects wisdom teeth or third molars, particularly in the lower dental arch. This problem can be attributed to the common eruption challenge related to wisdom teeth growth.
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Posted on: 20 January 2016
A toothache is a serious pain that can cause you sleepless nights if not taken care of. It mainly occurs when the pulp cavity is irritated or inflamed. This could be caused by tooth fractures, cavities, tooth decay or infected gums. Most people go for pain relief drugs when the pain gets out of control. But drugs normally have side effects such as an upset stomach, and some may even cause more damage, particularly if not prescribed by the doctor.
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Posted on: 29 December 2015
The term orthodontics refers to a specialized field of dentistry that is concerned with facial abnormalities. This most commonly includes the straightening of crooked teeth, and an orthodontist is usually the one to apply braces and other such devices or treatments to teeth in order to make them straight. Note a few of the most commonly asked questions about orthodontics so you can better understand when and why you might need such professional care.
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