Mouth Ulcers (Aphthous Ulcers) What is a mouth ulcer (aphthous Ulcer)? Aphthous (pronounced aff'- thus) ulcers, commonly called mouth ulcers, are quite uncomfortable or painful to the patient and he is usually extremely concerned. They may occur singularly or in groups on … [Read more...]
Knocked Out Teeth – What To Do
How do you, as a non-medical person, handle "Knocked Out Teeth?" Knocked out teeth are technically called avulsed teeth, which simply means that trauma caused total avulsion of the tooth. This happens primarily in the front (anterior) on the upper (maxillary) arch of an … [Read more...]
Bonding
Dental Bonding What Exactly is Dental Bonding? Dental Bonding is considered to be both restorative and cosmetic dentistry which rebuilds the tooth by bonding or adhering tooth-colored composite resin to the tooth. Dental bonding replaces small chips in a tooth, or even … [Read more...]
Occlusion
Occlusion What is meant by the word Occlusion in dental terms? In dentistry, occlusion simply means how the upper teeth and lower teeth come together, in all functions. There are special terms occlusion in each function. Good occlusion, which is optimal, is when the … [Read more...]
Swing Lock Partial
Swing Lock Partial Swing Lock Partial, When Abutment Teeth Are Weak A swing lock partial denture is constructed so that a "gate" can open and close, and when in the closed position, locks into the undercuts of the remaining natural teeth, usually near the gum line. The … [Read more...]
Unlicensed Dentists
Are There Really Unlicensed Dentists? Never be Treated by an Unlicensed Dentist Treatment by an unlicensed dentist is a very serious matter. It usually occurs when a marginally legal immigrant who has significant dental problems begins looking for treatment at a bargain. … [Read more...]
Apicoectomy
Apicoectomy is Root Tip Surgery An apicoectomy is Rarely Necessary A single rooted tooth usually has one main canal which provides the pathway for the nerve, artery, and vein of the tooth. Sometimes that tooth may contain more than one canal. Most molars have three … [Read more...]
Denture Adhesives
Do Denture Adhesives Work? Are Denture Adhesives Needed? Watch enough television and you could be convinced that everyone with dentures should use a denture adhesive. Talk to some dentists and you might be convinced that no one should use an adhesive. The reality … [Read more...]
Ice Chewing
Chewing Ice or Crunching Ice is Not Good for Teeth Ice Chewing May Indicate Other Problems Question Is constantly craving and chewing ice a sign of anemia? Answer from Ruben A. Mesa, M.D. (Mayo Clinic) Possibly. Doctors use the term "pica" to describe craving and … [Read more...]
Amalgam
Amalgam American Dental Association Responds to Dr. Oz's Show on Amalgam "The Dr. Oz Show" aired a segment in March 2013 that may have alarmed dental patients about the safety of dental amalgam. The nationally syndicated daytime health show is hosted by … [Read more...]
