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* No Copyright Infringement Is Intended There are many different types of mouth sores that can develop in or around the mouth. Many of them can be painful and unsightly. If your mouth sore does not go away within a week or 10 days, it is important to consult your dentist as it may be a sign of something more serious. Getting your mouth sore diagnosed early can eliminate further complications and get you on your way to feeling better much faster! Here are 3 common types of mou

* 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

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

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

TMJ disorders are pretty common and can affect the day to day life of someone immensely. The jaw joint, TMJ, can be felt right infront of your ears when opening and closing your mouth. TMJ disorders are more common in women and can cause pain and limited movement of the lower jaw. * No Copyright Infringement Is Intended There are a wide array of causes for TMJ disorders and can include but are not limited to: - Trauma to the face or head - Grinding of teeth - Missing teeth -