Painless dental restorations

Dental bonding is a cosmetic dentistry procedure to help patients correct minor aesthetic problems with their teeth. From gaps to chips, erosion and spots, dental bonding can take away these problems without being invasive, which is why it has become a popular choice for many people. But if you're nervous about this procedure, it may be worth knowing exactly what the dentist intends to do. Here are some steps your dentist will follow when undertaking dental bonding: 

Once your toddler's baby teeth sprout, the most basic hygiene product you will buy for them is toothpaste. And with the broad selection of choices available to you at your local supermarket, it can be easy to pick one based on what catches your fancy. What some new parents may not realise is that their child's teeth have vastly different needs than adult teeth. That is why your child dentist will not advise you to use your regular toothpaste to clean your toddler's milk teeth.

Sometimes a chipped tooth might not feel like something that warrants an urgent trip to your local dental clinic. Whether you had an accident or the tooth has been gradually degrading due to decay (although arguably both of these things are accidental), you need to have it examined as soon as possible. It's not only the fact that quick action can fix the tooth, ideally without the need for anything too extensive, but it's also the fact that the sharp edge exposed by the tooth can be uncomfortable in your mouth, even perhaps painful.

Good oral hygiene is more than just brushing and flossing your teeth. Your gums too, play an important role in keeping tooth decay at bay. As well as helping to hold teeth in place, gum tissue covers the roots of teeth. The root of a tooth is more vulnerable to tooth decay because it is covered with cementum, a thin but hard layer that is nonetheless weaker than enamel Although a US study involving 10,000 people found that gum recession worsens with age, you can slow, and perhaps even halt, its progression.

If one of your teeth has developed a large crack, it's worth speaking to your dentist about having it extracted and replaced with a dental implant. Read on to find out why. To prevent an abscess from developing If the crack in your tooth extends down to the root, your dentist will almost certainly recommend that you have the tooth removed and replaced with an implant. Allowing a tooth's root to remain exposed can lead to bacteria within the mouth entering its root canal system and causing an infection known as an abscess.

Overbite is an oral condition that many patients experience. It occurs when the front teeth are misaligned with the rest of the jaw. This results in the patient having their upper front teeth sticking out from the rest of the mouth. Under normal conditions, the front teeth may stick out from the rest of the mouth by only a few millimeters (about 2-4mm). When the front teeth are overhanging the mouth by anywhere between 4-10mm, this condition is referred to as a deep overbite.

If you have lost one or more teeth and are looking to restore your smile, you will likely choose from among three options: dental implants, which are ideal for one or more teeth, removable partial dentures, which can address multiple gaps, and fixed bridges, which are attached to the remaining teeth using bonding techniques Choosing between these options can be difficult for a layperson, but knowing some of the benefits of each option can help you make better decisions.

If your child has teeth that are crowded, crooked, overlapping, or widely spaced apart, you may be thinking about getting them braces. However, these dental restorations are usually invasive, and your kid has to wear them for several months. Getting them to be enthusiastic about wearing braces can be an uphill task, especially if they have seen other children with the braces and didn't like them. Luckily, you can get them excited about getting braces by following the following tips.