The optimal smile line should reveal the least amount of gum tissue possible. Gums in the smile line should have balanced, even contours that are in harmony with the upper lip. An average lip line shows only the teeth in your upper jaw and the bits of gum that extend upwards between your teeth. A gummy smile is when you ...
Our oral and gut microbiomes are in constant communication. When your digestive health is good, it’s a good sign you feel good too. Often, the problems in the mouth are caused by the digestive system. Our gut microbes and mouth always interact with one another, so digestive health problems can have an impact on your oral health. If you suffer ...
Replacing missing teeth is important to your general health and to the health of your other teeth. Dental implants replace the root-part of a missing tooth. Dental implants are by far the best treatment to replace missing teeth of all the ways modern dentistry has to offer. There is no other tooth-replacement option that will give you a longer-lasting result. ...
With the improving awareness of patients regarding oral health-related quality of life, the advancements in dentistry for dental materials have diversified. There is no progress in dentistry without the development of dental materials and technologies. From the distant past through to the present day, dentistry has been continuously invigorated by the development of both dental technologies and materials. Over the ...
We talk a lot about how periodontal or gum disease is linked to playing a larger role in systemic health, and is association with an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease. It’s important to understand that there is a big difference between regular cleaning and deep cleaning & its implications that each of these procedures have when it comes to ...
Teeth are an indispensable part of your body. They are vital for your overall health. Bad bite or traumatic bite is the result of misalignment of the teeth and jaws. Deep bite is one of the most common malocclusion seen in children as well as adults. Genetics, teeth crowding, failure of dental treatment or worn or decayed teeth or missing back ...
Everyone wants a smile that they can be proud to show off. Your smile is the first thing people see and it’s usually a major factor in making that first impression on those you meet. Having imperfect teeth can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety. People often feel the need to hide their smiles when missing teeth, stains, ...
Dental implant offers the most cost-effective and long-term solution for replacement of missing teeth with high average life expectancy, providing the patient with the best sense of security and well-being. Oral health and oral health care are very important to maintain proper mastication, phonation, digestion, appearance, and psychological well-being. The loss of one or more teeth due to any reason ...
Brushing and flossing are the best ways to help prevent cavities, but it can be difficult to clean each and every groove and depression in your teeth especially your back teeth, you use to chew. Once bacteria are stuck in the pits it will generally stay there and decay the tooth rapidly, resulting in cavities. Top surfaces of the teeth ...
Teeth are one of the important parts in the human body but some people suffer from chronic back pain due to dental problems. Can dental problems cause back pain? Many patients ask this question and the answer is yes. The teeth are living structures, full of nerve endings. Decayed teeth can cause persistent pain and such pain can be easily irradiated ...