People often wonder, "How does a tooth get an infection when it is not alive!" This misconception leads to confusion about how teeth become infected....
In this blog we have tried to clear misconceptions about a child's first teeth which are also called primary teeth, milk teeth or baby teeth. Here are few myths about baby teeth that every parent should know...
Teeth Grinding, which is known as bruxism in medical terms is a condition associated with adults as well as children.....
Having awareness about the treatment that you are looking for yourself or your child is a good thing. However with awareness sometimes you get to know few things which may be myths. So, Toebridge Dental tackles some of the most common orthodontics myths:....
An apple a day keeps gum bacteria at bay. Their crisp texture and high water content increases saliva, washing away harmful bacteria that creates plaque and leads to discoloration over time. Its crunchiness, much like carrots, serves as a natural toothbrush. The malic acid, which is found in most teeth whitening products such as toothpaste, can also be found in apples, acting as a natural teeth whitening agent...
Tooth replacement therapy comes in many forms, the most common of these being dentures, or “false teeth”. Whether your teeth are badly damaged and need to be pulled and replaced, or if you've lost all or most of your teeth, dentures today are a comfortable and affordable method of total tooth replacement. If you've lost a significant number of teeth, partial dentures may be used to fill in one or more missing teeth....
Orthodontic treatment certainly helps in achieving a bright, beautiful smile. The time you spend wearing braces and the efforts you put for getting used to the braces is actually an investment for getting good health and confident smile. However having braces on your teeth can be a challenging task in your life. Challenges are not limited to just having to adopt braces, but you have to also keep yourself away from bad breath...
If you were recently informed that you need a root canal, chances are the minute you left your dentist's office, you immediately began scouring the internet for information on this well-known but highly misunderstood dental service. The internet can be a great place to gather helpful information, but it is also plagued by unreliable sources and dangerously inaccurate information that can lead unknowing online researchers astray. The following are common myths and misinformation about......
Nowadays when there are several treatment options available for missing teeth, it is very important to study pros and cons of each treatment before you decide to choose for replacing them. While Fixed Bridge option was selected by people for replacing a missing teeth since years, modern dentistry has made replacing teeth with dental implants a popular option. Irrespective of whether you have one or several missing teeth, you should consider following when deciding between a dental implant and a fixed bridge:
Finding a PERFECT orthodontist for your child is not an easy task as you have to consider many things before making your selection of an orthodontist for your child. While you have to make sure the practitioner that you are choosing is the one you can trust upon, you also have to be assured that your child will feel comfortable with the orthodontist and at the same time the orthodontist has proven treatments track record. You don't want to be in a situation where in the middle of treatment you have to change orthodontist. Therefore making a right choice in the beginning is best action.
If you are dealing with the partial or full loss of a tooth, implant supported dentures can be one of the most useful dental treatments. Implant supported dentures work to optimise your oral health by improving the appearance of your teeth, restoring your ability to bite and chew normally and even boosting the overall function of your mouth. Dental implants and implant supported dentures work together to upgrade the aesthetic value and the practical usefulness of your teeth.