There are some signs and symptoms that indicate that wisdom teeth are coming out. When wisdom teeth are erupting you may want to go to the dentist to get them removed, this prevents future problems.  Wisdom teeth or third molars are the last teeth to come out in someone's life between the age of 17 and 21, hence their name. Most people have four of them, but some people have fewer or no wisdom teeth at all. Sometimes, they can...

Also called elastics, elastic braces bands are essentially rubber bands attached to brackets between upper and lower or front and back teeth. They are used during the bite alignment stage of your braces treatment to apply enough tension to the teeth to move them in ways according to the treatment objectives. How do elastic rubber bands work? In orthodontics, rubber bands (elastics) are used to align and correct any bite problems. Orthodontic elastic bands pull your jaw forward or backward...

Tooth sensitivity to cold is the overstimulation of the nerves in the teeth due to substances at low temperature. Tooth sensitivity can be temporary or chronic and can affect one tooth or affect several teeth. There are two situations as to why you may have sensitive teeth. The first one is due to an unhealthy tooth nerve. When there is damage to the tooth’s nerve, it may send the false signal that something is wrong, thus causing pain. This is...

Gum pain and gum diseases are increasing problems nowadays, but most patients do not know that gums can also get sick. Since people do not know that gums can get sick, they are often neglected as non-important since they "are not part of the teeth". Gum pain does not mean that there is a gum disease, but it is a strong possibility that there is an underlying bacterial problem if someone has chronic gum pain. Ignoring gum pain and other...

Dental caries, cavities, or decays are demineralization or weakening of the teeth that cause what is called a "caries lesion." If the problem is not treated soon, the caries lesion can progress to the point where it can cause a literal hole or cavity, hence its name.  Caries can lead to several problems, such as bad breath, pain, and even loss of the tooth, which is why it is important to keep appropriate dental hygiene habits. This article will talk...

Orthodontic treatments do not end as soon as the braces come off. After getting your teeth straightened out with dental braces, you will need to give your jawbone and teeth enough time to get them fixed into their new place. This is where retainers come in hand. Retainers (as their name imply) help to retain the teeth in their new place. That is why dentists give their patients retainers when they get their braces taken off. What is an orthodontic...

A diastema is a space or gap between two teeth. These spaces can form or appear anywhere in the mouth, but they are most noticeable between the front teeth. Some gaps can be small and not noticeable. Still, other gaps can be significant and very evident to everyone else. Hence, some people find them undesirable and even stop smiling. Teeth gaps can have different causes; they can be genetic, caused by teeth size, bad habits, and more. Are teeth gaps bad? No,...

A dental implant is a procedure to replace lost teeth. Dental implants are fixed in the patient's jawbone, so they function like natural teeth. Dental implants can be used to replace a single tooth or several teeth. Implants can also hold a fixed bridge, and they can also hold removable, partial, and even whole dentures. Missing teeth must always be replaced since they can cause other teeth to move and the whole bite to collapse. Alternatives to dental implants Other...

An abscess forms when the gums separate from the teeth and form a space that can host bacteria and start an infection. When this happens, a ball can appear that contains pus which is part of the infection. This ball or inflammation can hurt and even spread to other parts of your mouth if you do not take care of it as soon as possible. Are abscesses hard? Most gum abscesses are soft and warm to the touch, but sometimes...

The short answer is yes, braces can fix facial asymmetry. We know that braces make beautiful smiles, but braces also have other benefits, such as changing and improving the overall shape of the face.  Facial asymmetry is a problem that does not always require invasive surgeries to correct. Sometimes, orthodontic treatments (traditional braces, lingual braces, ceramic braces, veneers, and Invisalign) can correct facial asymmetry and change and even improve the appearance of the face. But how can braces fix facial...