If you ever had the typical dream where all your teeth fall out and find it terrifying, what do you think about having too many teeth? Well, it exists, and it’s called hyperdontia. Hyperdontia is a dental disorder in which the mouth produces an excessive number of teeth. These extra teeth are referred to as supernumerary teeth. One or more extra teeth will pop up in different areas of your mouth. Specifically, these can appear anywhere in the curved parts of the mouth where your teeth connect to the jaw, also known as the arches. So how many pearly whites...
How Can You Pull Out a Loose Tooth by Yourself?
Unexpected things happen all the time, and knowing how to pull out a tooth might come in handy at some point in your life. Whether your son or daughter suddenly go to you crying about their loose tooth or whether you find yourself one morning with pain in your mouth. Teeth can become loose for different reasons. As you may already know, it’s normal for children to lose a few of their baby teeth, and many parents tend to help their children pull them out because it’s easy and tends to be quite painless. However, if you’re an adult and...
Why This Veneer Teeth Shaving Trend Has Dentists Extremely Concerned
Veneer teeth shaving is not like cutting your hair or doing your nails. Teeth are certainly one of the most charming features in you, but they are also pretty vulnerable to damage, and once you alter them, they won’t grow back. A while ago, many people began to share their “veneers” transformation on TikTok, and although many dentists have come forward to warn about the dangers of the trend, it is still going around. @courtneyhodgson1999 Veneers check ð #veneers #veneerscheck #fyp #foryou #turkeyteeth ♬ original sound – Skylarcrenshaw Did you notice anything wrong with this video? In any case, let’s break down...
9 Questions And Answers About Leukoplakia
With the purpose of helping you keep your oral health in the best shape possible, we gave ourselves the task of gathering the most frequently asked questions about leukoplakia. If you recently noticed some patches on your mouth or consume tobacco, this article will be helpful for you. You’ll learn a little bit more about how this disease affects your oral health, what you can do to prevent it, and how to treat it. 1.- What Is Leukoplakia? It is a condition in which the tongue, gums, inside of the cheek, and sometimes the outer female genitals develop thick, white...
What Is a Gingival Cyst? Causes & Symptoms
Do you have a tiny bump in your mouth? Maybe your gums are inflamed, or one of your teeth is giving you trouble. The chances are that you’re dealing with a gingival cyst. You can also get dental cysts around an impacted wisdom tooth, in the maxillary sinuses, or within the bones. These little pockets of fluid may or may not be sterile, and they may or may not contain an infectious microorganism. The therapy for a dental cyst is determined by the source and severity of the same. In this article, we’ll dive into all the vital information you...
What Are The Bumps On the Back of My Tongue?
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How to Tell Dental Crowns and Veneers Apart
Dental Crowns and dental veneers can help improve your smile’s appearance. Both conceal flaws in your teeth and can restore them in different ways. It’s pretty easy to get them confused since they produce similar results. However, their procedures are very different. So, to know which one is better for you, you must understand how both work and know what is the difference between crown and veneer. What is a Dental Veneer? Veneers are usually constructed of different materials, such as porcelain, composite resin, or zirconia. They’ve become a Hollywood hit thanks to their ability to seamlessly change...
How BTS Could Be Helping With Dental Health Awareness
Some may say that BTS can be considered a worldwide treasure we must protect at all costs and if at this point in time you don’t know who or what we are talking about, there’s a high chance you’re either from another planet or live under a rock, because they are relevant even in topics such as dental health awareness. The thing is that BTS (or The Bangtan Boys, aka Bulletproof Boy Scouts) have been changing the game when it comes to music. This Korean boyband has broken records from left to right on different music and video platforms, setting a...
Crown in a Day (CEREC Crowns) Pros and Cons
The one-day crown (CEREC crown) came to make both dentists’ and patient’s life easier. Imagine you broke a tooth or your old crown fell, but you have to attend your wedding tomorrow morning. What are you going to do? You can’t take pictures with your loved one like that. It will no longer be very romantic, don’t you think? One-visit CEREC crowns are real heroes when time is of the essence. And have become a standard procedure at Trust Dental Care in Tijuana, Mexico. Besides being time effective and convenient, this type of procedure carries multiple other advantages that make it an...