There are times when difficult deliveries can have an impact on your child’s overall health. As an example, head-first deliveries can compress the child’s skull resulting in long term effects. In many cases these effects must be addressed to avoid problems later in life. For example, a child may be…

If you want to dress up for Halloween as a vampire, then you’re going to need some fake teeth to complete the ensemble. Are such costume teeth safe? Generally, the plastic fake fangs that you can buy from stores are not going to damage your teeth. However, in certain circumstances…

While the majority of patients who receive braces are children or teenagers, a growing number of adults are choosing to have their teeth aligned later in life. While many people think braces are only a cosmetic treatment, the truth is that gaps between your teeth and a misaligned bite can…

Mouth breathing may not sound serious, but it can actually have a big impact on your health. Mouth breathing is usually caused by and related to the shape of your face, sinuses, and other genetic predispositions. It can, however, cause certain health issues specifically related to your oral hygiene. In…

Some people believe their health is determined only by genetics. However, this isn't entirely true. Genetics impact your dental health, but not as much as your personal hygiene does. At least, this is the case for most people. There are some genetic conditions that render enamel less resistant to bacteria,…

In some cases, a patient receiving dental implants will show symptoms of an inflammatory disease that attacks the bone itself. The soft tissue and gum around the implant become inflamed causing bone loss around the implant. The implant remains in place because the titanium can graft itself to the bone.…

Rarely, some individuals can have one front tooth that is longer than the other one. While this happens all the time, the difference between the lengths is generally so small that it’s unnoticeable. In rare cases, the difference is noticeable, and it can be a cause of anxiety for those…

Dentists must attend nearly a decade of school before they are allowed to perform dental operations, such as extractions. Much of that time is spent learning from dentists who have practiced in the past or are still practicing. While medical concepts aren’t beyond the understanding of most people, doctors don’t…

Hyperdontia is an extreme genetic condition characterized by the unfettered eruption of teeth in the mouth. In extreme cases, people with the condition can have upwards of 40 teeth in their mouth. The teeth, called supernumerary teeth, will result in overcrowding, a serious problems for the patient. Imagine if your…