It is common knowledge how a hospital emergency runs. The hospital staffs are available on a 24/7 basis, ready to attend to the patient’s needs. They mostly deal with accidents, trauma, and medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest or myocardial infarction. But what may not be known is that some special expertise is needed aside …
The Process of Gingival Sculpting Gingival sculpting is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that reshapes your gums. The patient stays awake throughout the procedure unless they have dental anxiety and chose sedation dentistry or have other medical conditions that require general anesthesia. Otherwise, local anesthesia can effectively numb the gums and perform the procedure. Your dentist …
Continue reading "What Is Gingival Sculpting, And Does It Hurt?"
Who Needs Restorative Dentistry? Certain medical conditions require restorative dentistry to allow you to perform everyday tasks like chewing and biting without any pain or hindrance. These are: Tooth decay Cavities Damaged/chipped teeth Receding gum line Missing teeth Incorrect bite (TMD) Types of Restoration Dentistry Procedures There are several different types of restorative dentistry procedures. …
Continue reading "Everything You Need to Know About Restorative Dentistry"
A root canal is a painful dental treatment for a painful dental problem. It is not uncommon for patients to feel pain and sensation in the infected tooth. While some discomfort should be expected in the area around the root canal, pain and irritation are signs to be reported to your dentist. Keep reading to …
Continue reading "4 Reasons You Feel Pain After A Root Canal"
Dental implants may last forever if done right. They can, however, also fail because of multiple reasons. Some common reasons people need dental implant replacements include physical trauma, an unbalanced bite, bone or gum tissue loss, bacterial infection, a dental implant fracture, or even poorly performed surgery. This blog will discuss what you can do …
Continue reading "Lost A Dental Implant? Here’s What To Do Next!"
A chipped tooth can cause pain, bleeding, and swelling that needs a dentist’s immediate attention. When you chip a tooth, it is possible to make the nerves around it vulnerable, making it difficult to continue without getting a professional fix. This blog will discuss what to do when you chip a tooth and what to …
Continue reading "Got A Chipped Tooth? Here’s What You Should Do!"
The food we eat directly affects our dental health because it is our first point of contact. Some foods and beverages may be healthy for us, while others threaten our oral hygiene, increasing our visits to the dentist. If left unattended, small cavities could lead to serious issues like decay, tooth erosion, and even gum …
Thinking getting your teeth whitened? Teeth whitening requires careful groundwork and lots of aftercare to maintain a beautiful smile. Read on below to find out what to do and what to avoid when going for professional teeth whitening. The Do’s Make sure to ask your dentist as many questions as you can think of before …
Sedation dentistry entails the use of special medication to help you relax during dental procedures.