Your teeth are designed to last throughout your life. As a child, you lose baby teeth so that you get permanent ones. Some dentists agree that the loss of baby or milk teeth is so that kids learn how to care for their mouths before they get permanent teeth. A Woy Woy...
No matter the reason a person is missing teeth, it can cause them embarrassment. It is especially embarrassing to have missing teeth in the front of the smile. In the past, there were not many options for tooth replacement and none of them were permanent. Thankfully,...
Gingival biopsies, also known as gum biopsies or soft tissue biopsies, are performed by periodontists as a means of diagnosing the cause of abnormal tissue. Most dental patients will never need a gingival biopsy, so it shouldn't be surprising that those that do...
Finding a family dentist to stick with for many years is not an easy task. Some people find dentists off of referrals and some find them based off of the service they need. They may have to go through several dentists before finding the right one that works for them...
If you need your teeth straightened, it is natural to feel a little nervous about getting braces, but fortunately these devices are now made a little different than they once were, so they are a lot more comfortable and accommodating. If you choose a type of lingual...