Adequate dental care is an important part of a healthy life. Brushing twice a day and flossing are well-known parts of most peoples’ daily routines. Did you know, however, that keeping a healthy set of teeth and gums may also help to keep a healthy heart? Considering that periodontal disease, or disease of the gums, […]

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Receding gums are gums that have pulled away from the teeth, exposing their root surfaces. This leaves the teeth at risk of decay, infection, and loss. If the recession is severe, it can cause symptoms, such as tooth sensitivity, pain, or infection. Can this process of gum receding be reversed? The gums (gingiva) form the […]

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Pulp is the soft mass of connective tissue that is located in the center of the tooth. Dental pulp also contains nerves and blood vessels to provide essential nutrients to keep the tooth healthy and working properly. A pulpectomy is the removal of pulp tissue from all parts of a tooth that has become irreversibly […]

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Some people experience localized jaw pain, usually on one side, that manifests itself around the ear or the muscles of the jaw. The resulting pain is known as temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and it is common in all age groups. This condition often affects women more than men.2 What is TMD? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is […]

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Oral health is important to whole body health, but can healthy teeth be yellow? And what causes yellow teeth? Many studies have shown your smile plays a direct role in how others perceive and accept you, especially during childhood and adolescence. Your smile affects your self esteem. While there is no universal perfect smile, research […]

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Bleeding gums are common and often harmless. People with sensitive gums might notice bleeding simply after brushing or flossing their teeth. Usual causes are a lack of frequent cleaning (brushing twice a day), or using stiff, hard, or worn-out toothbrushes. Others include flossing too roughly or taking blood thinner medications (warfarin, aspirin, or ibuprofen). More […]

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At the beginning of the pandemic, clinicians decided to reduce health services, such as dentistry, due to the unknown risk of COVID-19 spread and transmission. However, over the last year, research has increased knowledge in this area significantly, and clinical teams now feel better positioned to make informed decisions around healthcare, including whether it is […]

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A new cross-sectional analysis explores the impact US dentists may be having on the overprescribing of opioids. The US opioid crisis has been well documented in recent years. A study published in 2018 determined that two out of every three drug overdose deaths in the United States involves an opioid (1). Although opioid deaths include […]

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