Every person who has been at the dentist’s office at least once, has been introduced to the concept of dental crowns. However, not many people have encountered temporary crowns. What is it exactly and how does it work? To put it plainly, a temporary crown is a tooth-shaped cap that protects a natural tooth or […]

There are plenty of teeth-related issues people discover by chance, especially during regular visits to their dentists and one of those issues is definitely – condensing osteitis. This condition sounds and looks rather nasty. It consists of abnormal bone growth and lesions that may result from tooth inflammation and various infections. The other name for […]

People who have been to the dentist’s at least once, probably know that gums are usually pink. However, every once in a while, they develop black or dark brown spots. There are a few things that may cause black gums, but, fortunately, most of them are not a cause for concern. In some cases, black […]

The bruised tooth may sound like an injury caused by a nasty hit of some sort, but it’s much more complicated than that. Well, it is caused by physical trauma, however not just one, but a series of small traumas. Too much shock and pressure on the teeth can sprain the ligaments and this dental […]

When talking about teeth-related diseases or issues, people usually complain about cavities, tooth sensitivity, and wisdom tooth removal. However, there are plenty of other issues a person can experience when it comes to their teeth. One of those “obscure” or rare conditions is definitely the dental cyst. For those who don’t know, a cyst is […]