Lip bumper
A lip bumper is an orthodontic appliance that is designed to correct or hold the lower adult molar teeth in an appropriate position and prevent them from coming forward. A lip bumper is ideally used during the mixed dentition, which means that the child has both baby...
Oral cancers
In the USA alone, oral cancers kill 1 person per hour, about 8,650 per year. They are a type of cancer that affects many areas of mouth. Oral cancers are malignant tumours, which means they can be life threatening if not diagnosed and treated early. The oral areas...
Dental abscess
A dental abscess is a bacterial infection that can be painful or not, and usually containing pus. This type of infection is usually located in the edge of the root of a tooth, or at the gum level around a tooth. For an abscess to develop, a tooth must...
Mini-implants or mini-screws for orthodontics
Mini-implants, also called mini-screws or temporary anchorage devices (TAD), are very small screw-like gadgets used more widely in orthodontic treatments. They are becoming popular because they provide good anchorage, which means that they are fixed to bone and then...
Oral irrigator (Waterpik)
An oral irrigator, also called water flosser or dental waterjet, is a device that cleans remaining plaque and food debris between teeth and around the gum line. This process is achieved by using a stream of pulsating water that is released from the tip of the oral...
Tooth brushing
Tooth brushing, combined with flossing, is necessary to prevent cavities and gum disease, the two most common oral diseases that people might have. Tooth brushing is recommended after each meal in order to remove food debris from around teeth and gums. If food stays...
Dental exam
A dental examination consists of verifying the state of the teeth and oral structures by the dentist, and making sure that they are in good health. An examination every six months is essential to keep the teeth healthy for life. What the dentist can detect during a...
Maryland bridge
A Maryland bridge is a treatment option for replacing a missing tooth as it is relatively less expensive when compared to alternatives such as dental implants. Its components are the pontic, which is porcelain in the shape of a tooth to replace the missing one, and...
Is a root canal painful?
A lot of people feel pain only by hearing someone say "I need a root canal"! But is it true that a root canal treatment is a very stressful and painful procedure? Having a root canal can be as comfortable as having fillings No it is not. A root canal is done under...