What Is a Dental Injury? A dental injury refers to any trauma affecting the teeth, gums, or supporting bone structures. These can be mechanical (like from a fall or sports accident), thermal (from extreme temperatures), or chemical (such as a burn from a substance)....
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I Have Sensitive Teeth After a Filling. Is This Normal?
Overview: Teeth Sensitivity Teeth sensitivity (or dentin hypersensitivity) is a common dental condition characterised by a sharp discomfort, odd sensation, or temporary pain affecting one or more teeth. The sensitivity usually happens when there is exposure to...
Dental Implants and Dentures: A Quick Guide to Help You Choose!
Overview: Options for Fake Teeth Tooth loss can have a significant impact on a person’s confidence. Missing teeth can also hinder your ability to eat/chew, and speak clearly. Other negative effects include bone loss and loss of facial muscles. Luckily, modern...
Why Do My Gums Bleed When I Floss?
Brushing alone won’t give you a perfect, healthy smile free of dental conditions. You must floss at least once a day. Flossing does what toothbrushes can't: reach the tiny spaces in between teeth and remove food particles/plaque. This, in turn, prevents cavities and...
Why Are My Teeth Sensitive and What Can I Do About It?
Introduction: What is Tooth Sensitivity? Teeth sensitivity is depicted in many ways. It can look like sharp pain from simple things like breathing in cold air or eating ice cream. Food may also hit a certain spot on your tooth and cause an unwelcome sensation that...
Root Canal Infections: Everything You Should Know
Overview A root canal is a common dental procedure used to treat infected or severely damaged teeth, often saving them from extraction. While the treatment is typically successful, complications can sometimes occur, including root canal infections. These infections...