Dental sealants are a liquid plastic-like substance that is painted onto your molars and premolars because those teeth are so vulnerable — with all their grooves, pits and crevices — to provide a shield against acids, plaque, tartar and bacteria in your mouth that cause tooth decay and cavities. Here are a handful of reasons […]
Dental crowns are a common solution for all kinds of dental problems, cosmetic and functional alike. A crown can hide a discoloured or misshapen tooth, support dental bridges to replace missing teeth, protect a tooth that has undergone a root canal and keep a damaged tooth from falling apart when you bite or chew. Considering […]
Wearing braces as a teenager is hard enough without having to forego sports and recreation because you’re wearing them, too. Oral injuries are among the most common injuries suffered in sports and they can be even more expensive and complex if orthodontic treatment is disrupted at the same time, too. Protecting your teeth while wearing […]
Dentists are concerned with more than just your teeth. An example of a medical condition related to your mouth that your dentist can help you with is sleep apnea. “Sleep apnea” is a phrase often used to refer to sleeping and breathing issues without precision. Here are 10 myths and facts you should know about […]
A dental crown, commonly also known as a dental cap, is used to cover a cavity that is too large to be filled. Your dentist may recommend for you to get a dental crown to help fix the appearance of your tooth as well as to support the functionality of the affected tooth. It helps […]
Did you know that sleep apnea has an impact on your immune system? Your immune system is responsible for defending your body’s defense against invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign bodies; therefore, if it is weak, we are more prone to getting sick. Right now, everybody is taking the necessary precautions not to get […]
There may be even more cosmetic dentistry options for improving the look of your teeth than you realize. Our dental office offers composite bonding in Davie, which applies tooth-colored composites to your teeth. The compounds are then hardened using a curing light. Bonding is for small and short-term cosmetic issues that don’t affect the teeth […]
When is the best time to have your wisdom teeth pulled? If you ask that question to a dentist near you, most will say before those wisdom teeth cause you any problems, rather than after. We’ll explain. What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that appear in each corner of most people’s […]
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction is often referred to as TMJ or TMD. Whichever acronym you prefer to use, your temporomandibular joint is located where your jaw meets your skull on each side of your face. The symptoms of TMJ arise when that soft joint becomes inflamed. Precisely what causes that inflammation to occur is the subject […]
The temporomandibular joint is the joint connecting the lower jaw or mandible to the temporal bones of the skull. This joint is bilateral; this means that it’s on both sides of your face and frontal to your ears. The joint has a complicated design with several muscles, bones, ligaments, and other structures. All these enable […]
