Torus Palatinus, Torus Mandibularis, Exostosis (Bony Knots) Do Bony Knots Have to be Removed? According to Google, a torus palatinus is a bony knot or protrusion located in the mid line of the palate. A torus is more common on the palate than on the lower jaw or … [Read more...]
Aerodontalgia–Tooth Pain in Airplanes
Aerodontalgia got its name during WW II when some pilots experienced toothaches while flying high in unpressurized airplanes. They ultimately found that this was caused by a decrease in atmospheric pressure as the planes ascended to high altitudes. Any tiny pocket of air … [Read more...]
Partial Dentures
Partial dentures are available in two categories, fixed (permanently cemented) and removable. In this article we will be discussing removable partial dentures which gain their name because they can easily be inserted and removed by the patient. Removable partial dentures … [Read more...]
Dental Injections
Fear the Dental Needle No More! Injections are now Pain Free Unfortunately, "fear of the needle" sometimes precludes patients from dental examinations, cleanings, and other necessary treatments. This fear in most cases is developed from hear-say, cartoons, comedians, … [Read more...]
Dental Amalgam – The Mercury Controversy
Dental Amalgam, Mercury is Controversial Dental Amalgam is Rarely Untilized Now Dental amalgam, often called a "silver filling," is an alloy or mixture of metals used historically to successfully restore literally billions of cavities in teeth. The alloy is comprised of … [Read more...]
Sedation Dentistry, Laughing Gas, IV Sedation
Sedation Dentistry, Nitrous Oxide, IV Sedation Sedation Dentistry is the use of pharmacological agents via inhalation, swallowing, IM (intra muscular), or IV (intravenous). The purpose of each is to modify the awareness and memory of the patient who often has an … [Read more...]
Dental X-Rays
Dental X-rays are two-dimensional black, white, and shades of gray photos of the hard structures of the mouth, with the most dense objects appearing very white and the less dense shades of gray or even white. Readily identified on x-rays are teeth, existing … [Read more...]
Tongue-Tie
Tongue-Tie May Affect Speech Tongue-Tie Correction Tongue-Tie (ankyloglossia) occurs when the frenum under the tongue goes all the way to the tip and restricts certain actions of the tongue. It is a congenital anomaly which varies from minor to severe. The length of … [Read more...]
Wisdom Teeth
Do You Have Room for your Wisdom Teeth? What are Impacted Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth, often called third molars, usually erupt between the ages of 17 and 22...if they are going to erupt. They are called "wisdom" teeth because they come in when a person is older and … [Read more...]
Congenitally Missing Teeth
Inheritance Plays Big Part in Congenitally Missing Teeth Congenitally Missing Wisdom Teeth is Good! The trait for congenitally missing teeth is most often inherited, but not always. The teeth which are most often found to be congenitally missing are the wisdom teeth, … [Read more...]
