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What is Orthognatic Surgery? As opposed to orthodontic surgeries, which aim only to correct problems with the teeth and gums, Orthognatic (“straight jaw”) surgery goes a step further. Its aim is to correct underlying problems with the jaw and facial structure, while correcting teeth-related issues. These surgeries may aim to restore cosmetic appearances, may be [...]

If a person has a chronic bad breath, that means that he’s been suffering from that condition for a long period of time already. This type of condition really needs the doctor’s attention to come up with an effective chronic bad breath cure. This condition is also known as “Halitosis”. Let’s find out what causes [...]

Family dentistry is not recognized, by the ADA, as a dental specialty. However, the term is regularly employed to describe a dentist that is capable of delivering most types of dental care…fillings,crowns,root canal,implants, and the removal of wisdom teeth. These dentists are also referred to as general dentists. The two terms: family dentist and general [...]

Teeth whitening has become a renewed trend in recent years. Though this desire for pearly whites has been around since the dawn of America, when men and women would swish urine in their mouths in order to have the ammonia go to work and produce the whitest whites, it has seen such a surge of [...]

Porcelain fillings are a way to help protect the teeth by covering it or stuffing it with porcelain to help avoid tooth decay and help the teeth maintain their strength. Also, their white fillings give the teeth a sparkling, but natural, white color. This can be done by a small surgical procedure that is very [...]

What is the most common reason a person seeks the immediate attention of a dentist? The answer is easy and likely very obvious – toothache. They can be brought on by many different causes, but the fact is that they are not only painful; they are usually also the sign of trouble brewing.In most cases, [...]

You just bit into a piece of chicken and you get that sickening feeling. A small crack, a feeling of something small dropping into your mouth, and then the sudden rush of pain through your jaw. You know the feeling. You’ve broken a tooth. This is the time you reach for your phone because you [...]

There are many causes of discoloration of teeth and as science gets a better grasp on the subject, people are better able to prevent some of it. Despite this, there are factors that simply cannot be avoided. For instance, genetics, which determines the natural color of our teeth; aging, which wreaks havoc on the color [...]

Oral hygiene involves activities that promote good health of the mouth and prevent build-up of plaque on the teeth. Brushing, flossing, routine dental check-ups, professional dental cleanings at least twice a year, and using a daily mouthwash are some of these activities.Making sure to use fluoride toothpaste when brushing your teeth, professional fluoride treatments also [...]

Gingivitis is a serious gum disease that affects thousands of people every year. If not treated promptly, it can lead to bleeding gums and tooth loss over time. The following are five natural ways to stop gingivitis and its symptoms.CoQ10 ToothpasteRecent research has shown that toothpastes containing CoQ10 can be effective at treating gingivitis. CoQ10 [...]