Dec 24 2011
Oh My Aching Tooth!
Tooth aches are common and can be the result of tooth decay or even a fractured tooth. It can also a sign of a serious health problem.
Archive for the 'Know your teeth' Category
Nov 08 2011
The Three Main Types of Smiles
Research has identified three main types of smiles and what it means.
Nov 03 2011
The Truth About Tooth Removal
Teeth are extracted for many reasons such as decay, infection and to make space for other teeth.
Oct 04 2011
Getting To Know Your Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth, generally, are not needed anymore and can cause problems. They should be removed when you are younger.
Aug 20 2011
The Crazy Antics Of Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are like no other in the mouth. In fact, they seem to have a mind of their own growing at whatever angle suits them – at least, that’s how patients feel. Dentists know better and people who have problems with their wisdom teeth generally do so for one reason – their mouths are [...]
Jul 31 2011
Why Do People Shudder When They Hear About Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth are so named because they generally appear during that period in our lives when we gain ‘wisdom’. In other words, our mid to late teens. More correctly, they are the third molars to appear, both top and bottom, or, in lay terms, the third large tooth at the back top and bottom. In [...]
Jul 17 2011
Understanding Dental Names For Your Teeth
Do you sometimes think that dentists speak a different language to you? Perhaps they do. It can be a little disconcerting to sit in a dentist’s chair and hear a tooth referred to as a “secondary maxillary right lateral incisor.” To a dentist, the language is natural, yet for lay people, it’s really not that [...]
Mar 04 2011
When Wisdom Teeth Impact On Your Life
Wisdom teeth are one of those areas of dentistry that impact some and yet have no affect on others. In fact, there are a lot of people around who don’t even know about wisdom teeth. There are just as many for whom wisdom teeth cause nothing but trouble.
If you look at a person’s teeth, you [...]
Jan 20 2011
What Are Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth – what are they and why are they called wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third (and last) molars that erupt top and bottom in your jaw. The are the last teeth in the row and in some people can cause a range of problems. These teeth erupt between the ages of 16-25 [...]
Dec 21 2010
Identifying Dental Problems Before They Become Serious
Some people often wonder why there is an emphasis on knowing your teeth. There is really a very simple explanation. If you know your teeth well and regularly inspect them both visually and with your tongue, then you can identify problems as soon as they arise. This means you can seek dental treatment early, before [...]