Removing the Wisdom Teeth Our third molars are most commonly known as wisdom teeth. The name was derived from the fact that they appear so much late than the other teeth, at a time when people are wiser than they were as children. Third molars usually appear between the ages of 17 and 21. A normal person can usually hold 28 of the 32 teeth that we're going to have. The last four of those are actually the wisdom teeth, and since...more
Simple Solutions for Teeth Whitening Is a big smile that shows off all your teeth uncomfortable for you? Or do you shy away from smiling in front of the cameras? If that is you, you are not alone. Many people suffer from this awkward situation where they hide their teeth to avoid embarrassment from having yellow teeth. What cause yellow teeth? Well, there are many factors that can be hold responsible for yellow teeth. For once, if you...more
What You Have To Do With Your Wisdom Teeth One of the common reasons why many Atlanta residents have misaligned teeth is because of the growth of wisdom tooth. Wisdom teeth are considered as the third and final molar set of your teeth. It is said to be growing during the early adolescent years (17-21 years old) of a person, when they have already gained ‘wisdom'. In fortunate cases, wisdom teeth grow according to the alignment of your teeth. If you're unlucky, your wisdom tooth can cause you oral troubles. Wisdom teeth can grow in an inward or outward angle, causing your teeth to look crowded. Misaligned wisdom teeth can also cause gum gaps that may be instrumental in the development of gum diseases. People would usually have four wisdom teeth in their lifetime. However there are certain circumstances when people often have more than four wisdom teeth growing in their mouth. This condition is referred as hyperdontia wherein the set of teeth exceeds its expected number and may cause more conflicts on your oral health. Stiffness of the jaw would often indicate that your wisdom tooth is about to grow. Other signs of wisdom tooth misalignment are swelling of the...more
Dental Care Benefits: You too can save! Citizens across Canada make use of free health care every day in provinces across the country, but this free health care system does not include dental care. Looking for cost cutting measures, many small and medium sized businesses are looking to remove dental care benefits for their employees, but...more
The Convenience of Having a Family Dentist You probably think that having a family doctor is important, but have you ever thought of having a family dentist? Having a family dentist has similarly important to keep your overall health monitored and observed. You might be thinking that you can go to any dentists for your dental needs; but it...more
Pediatric Dentistry, General Dentistry and Family Dentistry Many dentists limit their scopes depending on the age of their patients. This sets the difference between the many specializations of dentistry. Many people would often perceive that family dentistry and general dentistry is the same, and they may be right on certain aspects because both specializations focus on preventions. On the other hand, pediatric dentistry is another thing. Pediatric dentistry focuses on providing treatments for children. Pediatric dentists would often take special courses to understand the dental needs of children from the infant stage to the early onset of puberty. Special trainings and courses are required for them because children's oral cavities require different treatments than those of the adults'. Parents opt for pediatric dentists to treat their children's oral issues because children are often uncooperative and pediatric dentists know how to deal with it. General dentistry involves the diagnosis, prevention and cure of certain oral diseases on a wide range of patients. General dentists can treat people of all ages and would frequently conduct common dental...more
Cope Up with Dental Phobias through Sedation Dentistry One of the many problems of dental patients in Atlanta, Georgia is developing dental phobias. Dental phobia hinders many people from having necessary dental treatments to maintain good...more
Dental Implants can restore a smile by replacing missing teeth and so restoring not only the natural look of the teeth but also their function. Many patients are somewhat surprised at just how comfortable and natural Dental Implants - Teeth Implants...more
It is odd to think that dentists share any kind of common demographic with public speaking and spiders. For many skittish people, however, the three form a triumvirate of terror, invoking the most instinctive, base kind of fear. But why? Just as...more
The first step towards identifying a good Manhattan dentist is research. Research can be conducted through any one or both of the following sources until you are satisfied. Friends and relatives You may start by asking the people you know who have a...more
One of the main questions on anyone's mind when it comes to laser teeth whitening is how much will my treatment cost? There are many answers to this one simple question and the reason for this is the surrounding factors:Laser teeth whitening if...more
If you have not seen a dentist for a while, there are many reasons that you should see one on a regular basis. Sometimes you may not understand the full explanation of the reasons to see a dental professional, but it is important as a health factor...more