Do you feel a bit embarrassed about your teeth gap?You probably know exactly what I'm talking about and you've felt that many times in the past.It doesn't feel quite right to know that something so trivial is affecting your life.A teeth gap can really feel like something so trivial it doesn't warrant wearing braces for 1 year but also so uncomfortable you often think about it.You might be smiling less because of it and it might affect the way people respond to you and perceive you as...

Many people are getting dental implants as a cure for their dental problems. Dental implants are preferred over dentures because they not only look and function like real teeth but also are convenient and enduring. For some, the understanding of the exact dental implant procedure is perhaps something that will help them make the decision.

Talking to Your Dentist

Before you receive implants, your dentist will have to carefully assess your dental condition. He will...

Dental decay is the most common form of disease known to mankind. It is a known fact that any food that contains carbohydrates, when left in contact with teeth for a prolonged period of time, can cause cavities. The normal micro organisms present in the mouth produce acid through fermentation of the carbohydrate. Unfortunately, we see this happen often. As a practicing dentist, I routinely advise my patients to maintain a healthy diet to prevent such problems.

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Now we all know the importance of healthy teeth and a nice big smile. So it's no surprise that many people are going the 'American way' these days and opting to have their teeth 'whitened'.

Tooth whitening laser is also known as a power bleaching or whitening. Even if this seems a bit expensive, many people who are very concerned about their smile, especially actors, artists and those in the media prefer to other procedures to whiten teeth that the results are faster and the...

When your teeth are discolored or stained, there are several ways to restore them to their natural color. But how do you know what approach is best? Should you use traditional tooth whitening methods , or cover the stained surfaces with porcelain veneers ? Which treatment will work best for your teeth?

The best way to whiten your teeth depends on what kind of staining your teeth have, and what your dentist feels would be the most effective treatment. Some minor staining, such as...

Have you ever seen a tinge of pink in the sink and wondered to yourself, "Why do my gums bleed when flossing?" This is a question asked by many people, and with good reason. It is an incredibly important one. Bleeding gums are nothing to take lightly. We are going to discuss the many reasons why throughout the course of this article.

You see, bleeding gums can be one of the first signs of gum disease. It may be just starting or it may already be pronounced. Contrary to...

A lot of people might be surprised to know that Huntington's Disease can greatly affect a person's oral health. The reason can be as simple as the uncontrollable jerky movement that makes brushing almost impossible for a patient to severe involuntary muscle spasms, especially on the face, that makes a dental operation or check-up doubly hard perform.

What is Huntington's Disease in the first place? It is a type of hereditary, degenerating brain disorder that causes...

One of the milestones in the lives of babies is the teething process. This stage begins at the age of three or four months and can last up to the second or third year as babies grow out their first set of teeth. On the other end of the spectrum, adults have their own teeth-related milestone, as well. This event occurs when older adults lose their teeth instead of growing them, which will necessitate the use of dentures.

Teething, for some babies, can go by without a hitch. For...

A friend and fellow chocolate lover recently told me of a new discovery of his - eating a Snickers bar, fresh from the freezer.

His wife, however, does not.  This is because she suffers from TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint syndrome.  The cold of the frozen candy is a trigger for symptoms.  Always interested in the ailments of people and how to cure them, I asked my friend's wife to provide more detail about her condition.

Most of the symptoms she...

Having made a breakthrough in my investigation into salivary amylase (my own) compared with industrial amylase cultured from both fungal and bacterial sources, i thought i should share it with the world rather than use it for exam only purposes

During the course of the experiment, the samples were added in 2cm^3 volumes to wells cut in 1% starch plates to monitor activity at different temperatures.The plates were all incubated for 48 hours to give the amylase enough time to show...