What is a crown in dentistry?
A crown is a cap that is shaped like a tooth, which covers and restores the weak tooth structure. There are many types of materials that can be used to make crowns, but the general idea is to cover the weak…
Read MoreWhat is inside your tooth?
You can only see one part of your whole tooth, which is called the crown. The crown is attached to root that is placed in the jaw bone. Some teeth have more than one root, such as the teeth in the back.
Read MoreWhat is Fissure Sealant?
Fissure sealant is a plastic coat that is put on the grooves and pits of the back teeth to prevent decay on the surface. This treatment will be more beneficial for patients up to 15 years of age.
Read MoreBruxism (Grinding) and Treatment with Botox
Bruxism means excessive teeth grinding. Clinching means pushing teeth hardy against each other. The majority of bruxism is caused by stress and anxiety.
Read MoreWhat is Gum Disease?
Gum disease can expand to not only the mucosal area that covers the tooth bearing area, but also to all of the tooth supporting areas, including bone that is surrounding the roots.
Read MoreSensitivity After Dental Cleaning
Have good oral hygiene and do regular brushing and flossing. Patients who get their cleaning done regularly experience less sensitivity after cleaning.
Read MoreTooth Sensitivity
Do you have tooth sensitivity? There are several reasons that you might have sensitivity: tooth decays, gum disease, clinching and grinding, erosion and abrasion, after restorations.
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