Gum or gingival recession occurs in cases where the gingival margin moves away from the crown of the tooth. In healthy teeth and gums, the tissue embraces the tooth firmly, this tight union prevents food particles from getting in between the gum and the tooth. It also protects the parts of the tooth underneath the … Read more
As part two of our bleaching series “Dental bleaching and you”, we will discuss some aspects that should be taken into consideration regarding patients who want to bleach their teeth.
Sometimes we hear the terms “Fixed Bridge”, Removable Bridge or Bridge as a dental treatment option, but do not fully understand their meanings. Following are some general characteristics of these procedures. A bridge, as you might suspect, is similar to a bridge used to cross a river. In dentistry, a bridge crosses through a space … Read more
You have probably heard someone tell you that they are receiving a dental crown treatment. Perhaps you have crowns in your mouth or your dentist is considering it and you do not know exactly what it is. We will summarize briefly some general considerations of this common procedure. Usually, the type of restoration that your … Read more
A root canal treatment involves cleaning the inner part of the tooth where dental pulp is located. This area contains nerves, blood´s vessels and other cells that give vitality to the tooth. If the dental pulp gets inflamed, pressure increases and pushes the nerve against the canal wall which produces pain. If this situation is … Read more