Many Canadians suffer from pain caused by temporomandibular disorder (TMJ) including pain in the jaw, headaches or earaches. Typically TMJ affects about twice as many women as it does men. What is TMJ? TMJ refers to a number of disorders associated with the TM joints or the joints located at each side of the head
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Has a history of dental trauma, illness or neglect left you with teeth that you would prefer to hide rather than show off in a smile? Missing, broken, stained or misshapen teeth don’t just look bad in photos. They can affect your overall health as well as your self-confidence. If you are ready to finally
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If you are involved in any kind of sport where there is a chance that you might get hit in the mouth, then you know the importance of protecting your teeth. Many sports leagues nowadays require players to wear plastic mouth guards. You may have heard from some of your teammates that they have had
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Porcelain inlays and onlays are used by some dentists as an alternative to full crowns and traditional fillings. In fact, another term that is sometimes use for porcelain inlays and onlays is “indirect fillings.” When used to treat tooth decay, this method of treatment is best used when the condition is mild to moderate. What
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Dental bonding is a thin layer of tooth coloured resin that is attached (bonded) to your teeth for the purpose of making small repairs or filling in gaps between the teeth. Unlike veneers which usually require two dental visits because they are made in a lab, bonding is a one step process that is done
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Many people have a fear of going to the dentist and as a result they may avoid going altogether, avoiding necessary treatments like extractions or root canals. The problem with avoiding the dentist, however, is that these people are often living with pain that could be relieved, not to mention the fact that they are
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Porcelain veneers are a fairly common cosmetic dental procedure. Veneers are thin layers of porcelain that are cemented to the front of the teeth. Because this is a permanent dental procedure, it is important to carefully weigh the pros and the cons of getting them. The Pros of Porcelain Veneers They are an effective way
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Dental implants are one of the best ways to restore a missing tooth and they are the closest thing that dentistry can offer a patient to their natural teeth. The process of getting a dental implant happens in two stages. The first stage is implanting a titanium “root” into the jaw. After several months this
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If a tooth is damaged because of decay or trauma, your dentist will do everything he can to save it. In some cases however, it becomes necessary to have a tooth extraction. Tooth extraction is a routine dental procedure and there are many methods that your dentist can use to restore the look of your
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Dental bridges are a common solution for people who have multiple adjacent missing teeth. Like the name suggests, the purpose of a dental bridge is to bridge the gap between the missing teeth. Most bridges consist of two dental crowns or implants (abutment teeth) on either side of the gap and one or more prosthetic
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