If you are currently suffering from the pain of impacted wisdom teeth, you have probably been told that you should have them removed. Even though you might be dreading the trip to the dentist, the situation can get worse if you don't take care of it.  These are some of the things that can happen if you don't have your impacted wisdom teeth removed. 1. Ongoing Pain Since your wisdom teeth have been growing in, you have probably been experiencing discomfort. [Read More]

Fans of natural health solutions often claim that oil pulling can solve all kinds of dental problems. However, most of these claims are simply myths, and following their advice can actually harm your mouth. Here are three common myths about the so-called benefits of oil pulling. Oils Kill Bacteria Many fans of oil pulling claim that swishing oil around in one's mouth can kill bacteria, reducing the risk of plaque and gum disease. [Read More]

If you have an accident and knock out one or more of your teeth, the dentist may be able to save them. However, this requires you to get in quickly and to bring the tooth with you in good condition. In many cases, the tooth won't be able to be saved. In this case, you will need to have the tooth replaced. You will have some options when it comes to how you choose to replace missing teeth. [Read More]

Do you fear dental consultations? Whether it is the strange instruments, noise or pain, people have different reasons for not making it to their dental consultations. Luckily, technological advancements are helping to combat this unhealthy fear. Here are some of the recent inventions that help with dental fear: Air Abrasion The dental drill is one of the most feared dental instruments. The drill, which comprises a rotating head, is useful in removing unwanted parts of a tooth, such as decayed enamel. [Read More]