Grinding of the teeth is a medical condition called bruxism. Over time, bruxism will result in the wearing down of your natural tooth enamel. In fact, studies suggest that those who grind and clench their teeth may experience up to 80 times the normal wear per day compared to those who do not. Severe tooth,…

Fissures are grooves that naturally occur on the biting surface of teeth. If the fissures are very deep toothbrush bristles may not reach inside to clean out food trapped in the fissure. Trapped food poses risk of acid accumulating and eating into the tooth creating a hole. Fissure sealants are a safe and painless way…

To understand a root canal procedure, it helps to know about the anatomy of the tooth. Inside the tooth, under the hard white enamel is a layer called the dentin, is a soft tissue called the pulp. The pulp contains blood vessels, nerves and lymphatics. In a fully developed tooth, the tooth can survive without…

Our smiles are built to last. In fact, tooth enamel — the outer surface of our teeth — is the hardest substance in the human body, stronger even than our bones. That tooth enamel can withstand a lot of wear and tear. As we live longer, and expose our teeth to stresses like clenching, grinding…

A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Two types of dentures are available — complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain. Complete Dentures Complete dentures can be either “conventional” or “immediate.” Made after…

Third molars, commonly referred to as wisdom teeth, are usually the last four of 32 teeth to erupt in the mouth, generally making their appearance between the ages of 17 to 25. They are located at the back of the mouth (top and bottom), near the entrance to the throat. The term “wisdom” stems from…