Educational Blogs

A gum boil is a pus-filled formation on the gums. Specifically, a gum boil can look like a bump on the gum and is often painful or tender.  Gum boils mainly develop when plaque, tooth decay, or food debris build up and cause an infection in the area under the gums. It’s a rare occurrence, […]

Your taste buds are what let you experience the flavor of your favorite food or drink. Be it salty, sweet, sour, or bitter, these tiny organs enable you to identify the different tastes.  The Four Types Of Lingual Papillae The tongue contains 4 types of papillae that help you speak, taste, chew, and swallow.   Filiform: […]

Are you afraid of the dentist?  If so, you are not alone!  In studies conducted by the American Association of Endodontists, approximately 80 percent of Americans are afraid of the dentist.  And anywhere from five to 10 percent of those people are so afraid that they avoid dental visits altogether. Dental anxiety is different than […]

Braces can help treat several oral conditions that can affect your teeth and jaw, using force to shift them to desired positions. When wearing braces, it’s possible that your dentist will ask you to wear rubber bands. Elastics or rubber bands exert added pressure to certain areas which speeds up the treatment.   In this article, […]

Do you know how many teeth adults have? If not, then you are reading the right piece of content. The number of teeth adults have depends on certain factors, such as a person’s age and any medical or oral condition he or she might have. Kids and adults have different numbers of teeth. Here in […]

Accidentally biting your cheek while eating can cause the formation of a sore in the mouth. If you have a mouth sore because of biting your cheek, there’s nothing much to worry about. But what about a mouth sore that is filled with blood? Should you be worried? A blood blister in the mouth may […]

Have a toothache?  Read on to learn about some of the most common causes. Tooth Decay The number one cause of tooth pain is tooth decay, meaning an untreated cavity.  Tooth decay can affect the outer coating of the tooth (the enamel) or the inner layer (the dentin). Toothaches occur in advanced stages of tooth […]

When a tooth is extracted, it leaves an opening in the jawbone. A dry socket is inflammation of this area which is painful and distressing. The formation of dry sockets is common after tooth removal and mostly occurs after a wisdom tooth extraction. So, what does a dry socket look like? A dry socket looks […]

How do you get rid of a tooth abscess without going to the dentist? Why did this question come in the first place? The reason could be broken, chipped, or decaying teeth, which can allow bacteria to enter your teeth. If bacteria seep into a tooth’s center, it can cause infection. Additionally, if pus starts […]

Dental crowns have been used for many years to improve the aesthetics of your smile. A damaged or chipped tooth can give you an unhealthy look and lower your confidence. Get a dental crown today from your nearest dentist and enjoy wearing a beautiful smile. When it’s time to get a dental crown, one thing […]