Sarah runs across the basketball court when the ball smacks her in the face and causes her tooth to fall out. You wake up with an excruciating toothache that ibuprofen just won’t get rid of. Your husband cracks his tooth on a hard piece of candy. Dental emergencies are often unexpected and sudden. In these …
Dental Problems that May Require Tooth Extraction
Tooth extractions are far more common than most people think. Each year, millions of adults in this country have wisdom teeth safely extracted, according to the National Institutes of Health. Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are commonly removed for a variety of reasons. While many of us are familiar with wisdom tooth extractions, …
Do I really need wisdom teeth extractions?
If you’ve noticed a pain in the back of your mouth, behind your last molars, your wisdom teeth might be on the move. These teeth, called third molars, aren’t essential to modern chewing and digestion. In fact, research is being conducted on lasering wisdom teeth during infancy. As these large teeth erupt and move, they …
Dental Procedure Essentials
Throughout life, our teeth are an essential part of our overall health, social life, and impact our confidence and appearance. You know the old adage: You have only once chance to make a first impression. When it comes to the health of your smile, you may think you know all the basics. But did you …
Broken, Cracked, or Chipped Tooth – What do you do? – Auburn, CA
If tooth enamel is the hardest material in the human body, then how can it still break? Enamel consists of 96 percent minerals and four percent water and organic material. The large percentage of minerals in the enamel makes it strong yet fragile at the same time. So active children and athletes aren’t the only …