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To the center of each tooth, there is a soft and vital part which is called tooth pulp or dental pulp. It is protected by harder outer layers and can become exposed when your tooth is damaged by tooth cavities or cracks. An exposed tooth pulp leads to an infection and requires prompt treatment. In this article, you will find out about the function of tooth pulp and its inflammation or disease. What is tooth pulp? Simply, tooth pulp is what you can call the brain of your tooth since it keeps your tooth alive and healthy. It contains blood…
Brushing and flossing are essential to maintaining oral health. But did you know that the nutrients you consume or the lack of them can also have a significant impact on your oral health? Your mouth, teeth, and gums are the first points of contact your body has with the foods you eat, and dental health is essential to start the digestion process. Nutrient deficiencies can lead to oral diseases such as inflammation and tooth loss. This means that taking the right vitamins and minerals through foods and supplements can help keep teeth and gums healthy. Keep reading to know the…
Having clean and healthy teeth is important for everyone, but usually we do not put much effort into keeping them healthy. Instead, we spend a lot of money annually on treating oral and dental problems, tooth filling, tooth extraction, veneers, and other dental services. In this article, we will discuss some key oral health practices and habits to ensure your teeth function and look great and your smile glow as ever. What to do for healthy teeth and mouth? To have healthy teeth, you should always try to take care of them. Even if a person genetically has white and…
A root canal can cause feelings of anxiety and fear. Root canals have the stigma of being painful and time-consuming procedures that can be very uncomfortable to endure. Some of the misconceptions about root canals are due to a lack of sufficient and correct information. Some others are because of the unpleasant experience of people with root canal treatment due to referring to non-specialist dentists, which has caused many people to avoid this common dental procedure. Although the treatment aims to treat your pain not cause it, there are many other myths about root canal that have made people afraid…
Your dentist or endodontist might have prescribed a root canal on front tooth? Front teeth are responsible for your smile and this may cause you some concern. You don’t need to be nervous when hearing the word root canal. In the United States, roughly 15 million root canals are done yearly, according to the American Association of Endodontics. Root canals are painless and simple which are considered as one of the most common dental procedures practiced by dentists. This article will help answer your most common questions about front tooth root canal. What is a root canal on front tooth…
Teeth like all parts of human body have unique characteristics with each teeth carries its name and function. The structure of teeth is divided into mainly hard tissues and soft tissue. Hard tissues include enamel, dentin and cementum (the calcified or mineralized connective tissue that covers the tooth’s roots and connects the tooth to the alveolar bone). Soft tissue is the pulp, which has the role of providing both nerve and blood to the teeth. Let’s learn more about our different types of teeth and what they serve. Primary teeth and permanent teeth Teeth are complex structures and are developing…
A root canal is necessary when the soft tissue inside a tooth (pulp) becomes infected or inflamed. Through a root canal procedure, your dentist will preserve your natural tooth, relieve pain, and prevent the infection from spreading without which the only choice would be extracting the tooth. Root canal treatment can take 30 minutes to 1 hour with some complex cases requiring 90 minutes or more. Sometimes, it can be done in one appointment but it may also need two sessions to complete. In this article, we will go over what you should know about root canal in addition to…
It is common for children to experience a dental injury at some point in their life. As toddlers when they have just learned to walk or later when children grow up and engage in sports, your child may chip or break their tooth. If your child chipped a tooth, don’t worry and remember to visit a pediatric dentist to have it examined. Here is what to know about dental chipping or breaks in children, what you should do if it happens, and what treatment options are available. A chipped tooth is normal in children With their playful nature and high…
Dental anxiety is an ongoing concern that many children have when they visit the dentist. It is natural for kids to be afraid or apprehensive about dental appointments because the dental office can be a strange and sometimes scary atmosphere. When dental anxiety gets severe, it might prevent children from obtaining the necessary dental treatment for good oral health. Understanding dental anxiety in children is critical for providing positive dental experiences and laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent oral hygiene practices as parents and caregivers. In this post, we will look at what causes dental anxiety in children,…
Have you ever had TMJ pain after eating something hard like a piece of bread, corn, or snacking on meat? Although stress is a common trigger for TMJ pain, the food you eat can also cause pain. For someone with temporomandibular joint disorder, eating can literally be a real pain. Because of the discomfort that eating can cause, it is important that those suffering from TMJ pain take extra care to ensure they are getting the nutrition they need. What is TMJ? TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint disorder, which is a condition that affects the joint connecting the jawbone to…