Taking time out from your daily life and busy schedule to make periodic dentist appointments is something that always seems to drift to the back of your mind. But, recently conducted research on the initial stages of gum disease and the severity of tooth decay has only further stressed the importance of oral health. This […]
Is wisdom tooth removal necessary? Let me explain. Wisdom teeth erupts 6 to 8 years after all the other permanent teeth in the mouth. Our jaws are usually too short to have all 32 permanent teeth and finally results in crooked wisdom teeth. Here are the reasons why you should go for wisdom teeth removal […]
Tooth implants are the most advanced technological treatment option available today. They offer permanent replacement to missing and loose teeth, and can be an effective alternative to dentures to rebuild a functional and confident smile. But most people still hesitate to go for tooth implants in Sydney because of the few questions. The Cost of […]
Wisdom teeth also known as the third molars are the last set of permanent teeth. Most people have all four wisdom teeth, two on the upper jaw and two on the lower jaw, and some don’t get their wisdom teeth. These teeth usually develop between the age of 16 – 21 but sometimes erupt at […]
Losing a tooth after the age of 13 loses confident as you lose the ability to grow natural teeth. It will also affect your personality, career and social life. To make it even worse, tooth loss can lead to bone loss affecting implant solutions more complicated and expensive. Having dental implants on time will help […]
People who have been to visit the dentist and harbour concerns about their wisdom tooth often wonder what necessitates its extraction. While severe cavities and even gum disease are the risks they pose; this write-up tells you exactly why most dentists suggest extraction to certain patients. Impacted Teeth and Pain If you are a perfect […]
Having lost all the teeth in your lower or upper gums can completely alter your life. While a couple of missing teeth can be bridged over, losing all your teeth can have a profound effect on your speech. While many complain of a garbled dialect, others detest compromising on their eating habits. However, ingenious advances […]
A lot of people choose to avoid elective surgery such as wisdom teeth extraction even when it is advised by the dentist. If you like to brave the odds or tempt fate, you should know that there are certain unavoidable circumstances that force your hand. Get acquainted with a few of the inescapable situations that […]
Dentists frequently suggest extraction for patients whose wisdom teeth pose a potential problem with impact. However, the procedure can seem unnecessary to people at a time when they feel no discomfort because of the impacted tooth. If a visit to the dentist has you bothered about the state of your wisdom tooth, you may want […]
According to most dental professionals, patients whose third molars that have a straight alignment do not usually hinder the teeth around them. These are never disturbed, but when there are impacted wisdom teeth involved there is usually a bad positioning that dictates a need for extraction. A simple tooth x-ray followed by a diagnosis can […]
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