Your oral hygiene is actually very important to your overall good health, as a tooth infection can easily travel in the body and settle in another weakened area and dental pain can mean not eating properly so that you don’t get the nutrition you need. As important as it is, many people make some common mistakes with their oral hygiene that cause problems with their teeth or the need for more work when they’re at the dentist’s office.…
Before a permanent crown is installed, your dentist will usually recommend that you use a temporary one made from plastic or stainless steel. The temporary crowns will usually last until the permanent ones are installed; however, in the event that the temporary crowns fall off, here are 3 tips on how to successfully attach them again before you have a chance to see an emergency dentist.
Clean the Surface of the Tooth and the Inside of the Crown…
A dental abscess is a highly painful condition. If you do not receive treatment for a dental abscess, you may lose the surrounding teeth. Below is a guide to everything you need to know about dental abscesses.
What is a dental abscess?
A dental abscess is caused when a tooth becomes infected. The infection usually begins within the inner chamber of the tooth which contains a soft pulp substance. This pulp contains blood vessels and nerves.…
