Cosmetic Dentistry

If you frequently head to your doctor for a sore throat, it most probably happens due to the cold, flu, or allergies. There's no doubt that a sore throat can give you painful sensations, but it's not something to be afraid of. However, a sore throat on one side can...

A baby’s primary teeth begin to come in at around six months of age, with the full set of teeth coming in by age 3.   Many parents wonder when they should begin dental care for a child’s teeth, and how to get started.  Read on for some guidelines. Starting Dental Care...

Any sort of pain in your facial area can feel overwhelming, be it ear, jaw, or any other part. If you feel pain on one side of your jaw, you don’t need to panic. It’s not an emergency but is a sign of an underlying medical condition. Here are seven causes for why your...

There are many reasons why you may experience ear and jaw pain at the same time. The two parts are very different, but they lay close to each other.  The cause of pain could be a problem with your ear, jaw, or mouth. Additionally, you may experience jaw and ear pain...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...