Options for Repairing a Chipped Tooth
There are many potential causes of a chipped tooth, including biting down on something hard to falling and hitting your face. Teeth grinding, which wears away at the enamel and unchecked decay can also lead to a chip. In all cases, the tooth should be addressed as soon as possible. Otherwise, the exposed tissue can…
Whitening Options for Sensitive Teeth
When you look in the mirror and smile, you think your teeth could be a little whiter. Yet you know there are potential side effects of teeth whitening treatments, including increased sensitivity. Do you have limited options? It depends on the cause of your tooth sensitivity. You could have an underlying issue that needs to…
5 Types of Dental Veneers
Veneers can be an efficient solution to address discoloration, large gaps between teeth, smaller tooth size and minor chips. In the process, veneers even out and brighten your smile through a series of thin shells applied to the front of your existing teeth. Depending on the procedure, a set of porcelain or resin-composite veneers are…
How Do Cracked Teeth Occur?
Our teeth are durable, allowing us to bite and chew solid foods but are not indestructible. Swift or sharp forces can cause damage and gradual erosion may occur from grinding and tooth decay. In these instances, as well as after root canal treatments and dental fillings, your teeth can crack. Cracks are the primary cause…
Is Charcoal Good For Oral Health?
Activated charcoal has taken the beauty world by storm. This ingredient is now present in many facial cleansers, scrubs, masks and more recently, toothpaste. While activated charcoal has supposed whitening properties and may seem like a gentler alternative to other chemical-based whitening solutions, it can be abrasive. Before trying activated charcoal toothpaste, here’s what you…