2015

When You Need to See a Dentist Between Routine Checkups

Dentist Blog

Most people know to see a dentist every year if not every six months, for a routine checkup that may include x-rays and a thorough cleaning. These checkups can note if cavities are forming or if a person is not brushing and flossing as they should. However, in between regular checkups you may be experiencing symptoms that mean you should schedule another appointment as soon as you can. Note a few of those symptoms here and what they might mean.

16 April 2015

What can be done about your overbite?

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Overbites are very common, in fact approximately 70% of children develop some form of overbite. But they can cause problems, from giving you a wonky smile to affecting your speech. Let's look at what that overbite is and what you can do about it. What is an overbite? An overbite is defined as a 'bad bite' and is basically when your upper front teeth are in front of your bottom teeth more than normal.

19 March 2015

Malocclusion: Types, Causes and Treatment

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In ideal circumstances, your teeth should be aligned such that those in the front upper jaw slightly overlap the ones in the lower jaw. This allows the opposing molars in both dental arches to fit into the other's grooves. Malocclusion refers to any deviation from this arrangement which arises when there is an incorrect relationship between the upper and lower arches as well as general misalignment of teeth. Some severe cases result in the disharmony of the facial structures and other irregularities.

18 February 2015

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Fixed Dentures

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Tooth loss can be a result of several factors, such as advancement in age, pre-existing medical conditions and tooth extraction due to decay, among other reasons. When you lose teeth, it becomes difficult for you to chew food properly and it may even affect your speech pattern. Dentures look exactly like your original teeth and are used for replacement when you lose your teeth. There are two types of dentures: fixed and removable dentures.

19 January 2015