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The Truth About Teeth

• Understand The Difference Between Crowns, Onlays, And Inlays

  23 January 2020

  Do you have a tooth that needs some help maintaining its stability? If so, your dentist has a few options to fix it. It is likely that they will suggest you have a dental crown, onlay, or inlay placed on the tooth. While these dental procedures serve similar purposes, they are all very unique in what their purpose is. Here is what you should know about the differences between all three restorative dental procedures.

• How To Avoid Menstruation Gingivitis

  22 January 2020

  Menstruation gingivitis is something that's only recently become understood by doctors and scientists, so if you haven't heard of it, it's not a big surprise. However, if you or someone you care about is menstruating regularly, you should know about this condition. Here's what you ought to know about it.  Understanding Menstruation Gingivitis Menstruation gingivitis is what it sounds like — it's gingivitis that tends to occur while a woman is menstruating.

• Causes And Treatment For Diastema

  22 January 2020

  Diastema refers to an unnaturally large gap between two teeth. Below are some of the causes and treatments for the condition. Causes Here are some of the things that can cause diastema. Genetics A mismatch between your teeth and jawbone sizing can cause diastema. This happens if your teeth are other too small for your jawbone or if your jawbone is oversized. Your genetics determine your dental arrangement and sizing. This means you can inherit poor dental arrangement from your ancestors.

• Why You Should Give Up On Sensitivity Toothpaste And See A Dentist Instead

  22 January 2020

  Sensitivity toothpaste is sold in most stores and is even advertised on TV, making it seem like a logical choice to reach for when you're having discomfort or pain in your teeth. However, you might be doing more harm than good if you're following this path. Here's why you should see a dentist and put down the sensitivity toothpaste. What Causes Sensitivity Tooth sensitivity is usually caused by one distinct thing: something is impacting the nerves of your teeth.

• The Essential Information For Root Canal Patients

  22 January 2020

  A root canal can seem like a scary procedure, but it is actually one that is quite routine for dentists. After all, its purpose is to save a tooth that is infected and help eliminate the pain that you are experiencing. If you have been told that a root canal is necessary to save one of your teeth, it will help to know the following 4 things before you go in for the procedure.