Conquering Dental Fear

Wisdom teeth are one of the last dental phases of maturing into adulthood, which is why those that do experience issues with their wisdom teeth are between the ages of 15 and 25. If you've gone this long with them pushing out and going back in your gums, you may wonder what the point of having them removed could be. Well, your wisdom teeth can cause irritation and infections. Here is a brief overview of six issues your wisdom teeth could cause you down the line.

Statistics show that you are likely to have a cavity, otherwise known as a dental carie, sometime in your life.  In fact, 92% of adults between the ages of 20 and 64 have cavities in their permanent teeth.  Fillings are used to strengthen and restore decayed teeth.  Although your dentist may have a go-to filling preference, a variety of different materials are available to fill your cavity.  Here are a few tips to choose the best filling for your cavity.

Are you planning all of your summer socializing and fun? Do you have a vacation or two in mind? Before you call your travel agent or book a hotel room, it's in your best interest to schedule a dental appointment. Check out three treatments you should schedule in order to enjoy premium oral health this summer: Restoration Treatments You might have though that cosmetic treatment should be the first thing that you'd schedule when getting ready for summer socializing, but no dentist will allow you to pursue cosmetic treatment without giving you a clean bill of oral health.

If you have missing teeth and are looking for a good replacement option, you can't get any better than dental implants. They are the closest thing to a permanent tooth replacement you will find. Dental implants use metal posts that are implanted into your jawbone, after which your bone grows around the metal post, holding it in place. An abutment and crown is placed on top of the post, which becomes your new tooth structure.

If your teeth aren't just crooked but you hate the shape and size of them, it's time to consider replacing them. You can get a new smile in a very short amount of time, and explore both temporary and permanent options. Having a perfect smile is a great way to make a good first impression, and it can make you comfortable and confident with your appearance. Here are a few options to consider, when you are ready to replace your unsightly teeth that you don't want to show.

During the holidays you are probably less strict about what you eat and drink. Holidays are a time to have fun, to stuff yourself with delicious food, and to drink alcohol and other special beverages to your heart's content. But the extra sugar in all the holiday food can wreak havoc on your teeth, and if you could ask your dentist what he or she was wishing for at holiday time, you would probably receive the following list:

If you have suffered a facial injury that has caused damage to the trigeminal nerve (TN), you are most likely experiencing a great deal of discomfort and unusual sensations in your facial areas and scalp. In some more severe facial injuries, tooth and gum damage in addition to that of the TN may also be present. Find out more about some of the treatments you may require after sustaining a facial injury.

It is quite common for children to feel a sense of anxiety before their first dentist visit. Unfortunately, unless this anxiety is eased prior to their appointment, many of these children will risk developing a lifelong fear of dental care. Thankfully, you can help to prevent this from happening to your child simply by playing with them. More specifically, you can help to ease your child's fear by engaging in role play.