Crooked teeth and bite issues can be a serious problem, affecting more than just your appearance. When thinking about getting braces, people primarily focus on making their smiles beautiful. But, what many people do not know is that braces, and orthodontics in general, can do much more for you than improving your smile and self-esteem.

Peg teeth, sometimes referred to as “Dracula teeth”, are a type of dental disorder called microdontia. Simply put, microdontia is a condition in which one or more teeth appear smaller than normal. The most common teeth affected are the upper lateral incisors and third molars. In most cases, peg laterals occur on both sides and they […]

It is commonly believed that losing teeth affects mostly elderly people, but younger generations lose their teeth as well. The causes range from poor dental hygiene to severe injuries: decay, root canal, gum infections, periodontal disease, tooth abscess, cracks and chips, poor nutrition – all of these can lead to a loss of one or […]

The list of dental conditions that can befall you is quite long. Yet, dental experts often single out tooth abscess as one of the most painful and dangerous ones. If you experience a horrible toothache all night long that does not go away, you might be having more than an ordinary decay on your hands. […]

Are you among those who get strong anxiety at the very thought of sitting in the dental chair? If your answer is yes, it is likely that you will delay your regular checkups and try to avoid dental procedures for as long as you can. This can be harmful to your oral and general health, […]