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* No Copyright Infringement Is Intended Most people have been told to get their wisdom teeth taken out, and often times in certain cultures, it almost seems like it is a right of passage into adulthood! But why are most people advised to get their wisdom teeth removed? Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, usually do not push through the gums until people are in their late teens, twenties or even older. As such, wisdom teeth are usually the last teeth to develop and push

Periodontal disease is the inflammation and infection of the gums. More often than not, it is caused by plaque, a thick and sticky film of bacteria that builds up on the surface of teeth. When not removed, plaque can harden to become calculus, also known as tartar. Plaque and calculus are caused by poor oral hygiene. In the early stages of gum disease, bacteria in plaque and calculus can damage the gums and cause gingivitis, which is an inflammation of the gums. Gingivitis ca

Dental bonding is a safe, strategic procedure that uses a type of dental material – in this case, composite resin to reshape misaligned, injured, or decayed teeth. Bonding is an easy treatment that requires little if any advanced preparation and usually no enamel reduction. It’s tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately “bonds” the material to the tooth to restore or improve person’s smile. It can

Night Guards Many people clench or grind their teeth during their sleep or in the day without even knowing it. If you frequently wake up with a sore jaw, a dull headache or tooth pain, you might be suffering from a condition called bruxism. Bruxism, or teeth grinding, can be caused by stress, or even when the upper and lower teeth do not fit properly in an ideal bite amongst other reasons. The grinding of teeth causes damage to the surfaces of the teeth and even to existing r

Richmond Dentist Dentudio provide porcelain veneers to correct colour, shape, size of your teeth with porcelain veneers.

Bad breath, or halitosis, is a common problem and can be embarrassing at times. But fear not, it can definitely be overcomed. * No Copyright Infringement Is Intended Bad breath can be caused by hormonal fluctuations which lead to changes in the saliva and increases the amount of bacteria in the mouth. Because of this, women are more likely to have bad breath just before a period. Some other causes of bad breath are retained food particles, gum diseases, chronic sinus problems

The aim of a root canal treatment (also known as endodontic treatment) is to save a tooth that has been badly damaged due to decay, injury or even disease. Many people prefer to save a tooth than to have it extracted because a natural tooth generally functions better than an artificial tooth. * No Copyright Infringement Is Intended Before a root canal treatment is suggested, your dentist will typically take some radiographs and examine your tooth. If a root canal treatment is

* No Copyright Infringement Is Intended A dental extraction is the removal of teeth from the dental avelous (socket) in the alveolar bone. These days, teeth are extracted less frequently because retention of teeth is nearly always better than extraction. However, there are times when extraction is the best treatment option. Extractions are performed for a variety of reasons, but most commonly to remove teeth which have become unforeseeable. Here are some of the reasons why te

Fissures are the grooves that naturally occur on the biting surfaces of teeth. All molars and premolars have fissures, occasionally they also can occur on canines and front teeth. * No Copyright Infringement Is Intended If the fissures are deep and narrow, tooth bristles cannot fit inside to clean out the food and plaque. The plaque acid will then eat into the tooth enamel and cause decay. * No Copyright Infringement Is Intended Not all fissures are prone to decay. Only the d

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are inserted into the jawbone to replace missing teeth. Implants are a popular choice with patients because they closely mimic the look and function of real teeth. They are an attractive alternative to dentures and bridges. After the implant is inserted into the jawbone, it is fitted with an artificial tooth (the crown) through the use of an abutment. A dental implant is designed to last many years, but poor oral hygiene can sho