Hi! I'm Harley. No matter how good your oral hygiene is, there will probably come a time in your life when you need dentures or cosmetic dentistry. For me, it was earlier than most. In elementary school (unfortunately after I had lost my baby teeth), I was playing tetherball during recess. My hand-eye coordination has always been horrible, and in this case it caused me to miss the ball--which then proceeded to hit me in the head at full speed. It knocked me over, and when my chin hit the pavement, I lost three front teeth. Needless to say, I have since had teeth implants and a really good relationship with my dentist. So I started this site to show that things like the dentist, dentures, and implants are all normal things! I hope you enjoy learning about them.
Posted on: 22 June 2016
Most people have wisdom teeth that grow in when they are teenagers or in their early 20's. In many cases, these wisdom teeth are removed. Not only do they fail to serve any real purpose in the back of the mouth, but they also rarely have enough space to grow properly. As a result, they often cause overcrowding or grow in crooked. In most cases, recovery from wisdom tooth removal is simple.
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Posted on: 1 June 2016
Exercising is good for you, especially your heart and brain health. Many say that it improves your overall health, too, but does that include your oral health? Is it possible to run your way to healthier teeth? Could it have a negative effect? Here's a look at how your oral health is impacted by the amount of exercise you do.
More Exercise, More Cavities
Unfortunately, exercise can have a negative impact on your teeth.
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Posted on: 16 May 2016
Are you experiencing oral discomfort due to new braces? Perhaps you need braces, but you are reluctant to get them due to stories of excruciating pain that you have heard from others. You can expect to experience some oral discomfort with braces when they are put into place or tightened; however, the sensation felt is more comparable to discomfort than pain. It is also something that should dissipate, so you should not expect every day in braces to be painful.
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Posted on: 27 April 2016
Tooth attrition is the gradual erosion of tooth structures due to physical friction with other teeth. The damage can happen due to habitual teeth grinding, which is often a side effect of stress, or due to forceful grinding during routine chewing. Potential damage includes wearing through the enamel, cracking or breaking the dentin, and opening the tooth up for more frequent and severe cavities.
Here are some of the potential treatments for tooth attrition available from your family dentist's office.
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