When a root canal treatment fails, the first course of action that is usually taken is trying to re-do the root canal treatment. It is usually done by an Endodontist (root canal specialist) or an experienced general dentistThe process is very similar to Root canal...
Every tooth consists of three different layers. From the outside, first, there is Enamel (the outer layer of the teeth which is the hardest part of the body). The second layer is Dentin (the inside hard layer) and then we have the Pulp (which is...
This is how you can get a beautiful smile quickly. Veneers or Laminates are a thin shell of porcelain or resin that is bonded to the surface of the teeth to change their shape, shade, and position to improve the cosmetics of your teeth and...
During the last 20 years, dental implants have become a great alternative to other methods of replacing missing teeth. Excellent success rates and a variety of available options give dentists many new ways to treat and replace lost teeth.Your dentist will be able to evaluate...
Teeth stain during our lifetime due to the consumption of a variety of foods and drinks (Coke, spicy food, coffee…). A new technology of teeth whitening has enabled dentists to whiten teeth without any change or damage to the tooth structure. Almost all the whitening methods...
A crown (cap) is a restoration that is placed on teeth that have lost a lot of their structure. There are many different types of crowns, full porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, full metal crowns… Your dentist will explain the advantage and disadvantage of each...
Many years ago scientists started to notice that children who were born and raised in areas with natural fluoride in drinking water had fewer cavities than children in other areas.Fluoride that is absorbed by your body when teeth were forming (during mother s pregnancy to...
Sugar is the main cause of dental decay when there are bacteria present. More important than the amount of sugar you take is the frequency of it.Probably the worst thing you can do to your teeth is to hold a soda and have a sip...
There are a few different causes of bad breath. It ranges from stomach problems to diets and teeth problems. Most of the causes can be found in the mouth, they are: 1- Tongue (when bacteria grows in between the papilla) 2- Teeth cavities (especially when food...
There have been multiple studies comparing the effectiveness of manual brushes as opposed to electric brushes. Although not all the electric brushes are the same, in the conclusion of all these studies it is fair to say that in general electric brushes are more effective in...