A few years ago, I suffered from severe pain on the right side of my face. I didn't know why I suffered, so I visited my regular doctor for an exam. The doctor couldn't find anything wrong, so they recommended that I see a dentist for help. A dentist asked me a few questions about my dental health and examined the right side of my face. After the exam, the dentist revealed that I had an abscess in my jawbone. The infection began in a decayed molar and later spread to my jaw. I didn't even know that I had a cavity in the first place. The jaw pain masked the pain in my tooth. After several treatments, my pain is completely gone. I started this blog to help you find answers for your mysterious face and mouth pain. Hopefully, you can find treatment quickly. Good luck.
Posted on: 18 June 2015
Most people know that brushing and flossing regularly combined with semi-annual visits to the dentist are essential to good dental health and to keeping your teeth from decaying. However, were you aware that the food choices you make can also affect your dental health? You might be surprised. It's not just the sugary treats that can be harmful to your teeth. Below are six foods to avoid for good dental health.
[Read More]
Posted on: 2 June 2015
There are a lot of dental care products on the market for children, but the bright colors and sweet tastes aren't a guaranteed way to get a child to like the product you choose. If the children under your care are resisting new or better dental habits and you need a new technique, consider a few ways to bring them closer to a clean mouth.
Flavor Is Their Choice
With so many dental options, a child may be overwhelmed with options and put off by brands that can't get the flavor right.
[Read More]
Posted on: 12 May 2015
A dental implant is a good option for replacing a lost tooth because it is strong and it looks natural. An implant consists of three pieces: implant screw, abutment, and crown. It takes several months to go through the entire process of getting an implant, as each part is added in stages. Here's how it works.
The Implant Screw
The dental implant itself is a small titanium screw. Titanium is used because it is accepted well by the body, which eliminates the fear of rejection and enhances the fusion with bone.
[Read More]
Posted on: 17 April 2015
Replacing teeth lost due to trauma or disease is now as easy as making an appointment with your dentist to get dental implants. Like any other type of surgery, however, there are certain risks involved with getting these replacement teeth, and nerve damage is one of them. Here's more information about this issue.
Causes of Nerve Damage from Dental Implants
According to some statistics, the risk of complications resulting from dental implants is less than 5 percent.
[Read More]