There are many causes for the a tooth to lose a significant coronal structure including tooth structure removal as part of the root canal therapy, when removing caries from a tooth, as well as tooth fracture. Tooth fracture can cause…
Tooth discolouration can be categorically divided into intrinsic, extrinsic, or a combination of both. Intrinsic discoloration occurs inside the tooth itself when chromatogenic content (substance that produces colour) is incorporated into the dentin and enamel layer of the teeth during…
One of the common parents’ concerns when it comes to their child teeth is noticing white spots scattering on surface of the front teeth, most of the parents come with the idea that these white lesions are because of low…
Many of us seek perfect smile, but how many of us are practising good oral hygiene and following instructions from our dentists? One of the most common reasons for a person to attend a dental clinic is when their teeth…
TLDR: Teeth are not supposed to be pearly white. Teeth naturally have a yellow shade to them due to the dentin under the enamel. In today’s culture, many people dream of the ‘Hollywood smile’ just like celebrities. We’re not just…
Julia had just given birth to a beautiful baby boy. She is so excited and started to breastfeed him. Her son could latch very well but each time Julia nursed her baby, she will purse her lips in pain. When…
Perhaps this has happened to you? Your dentist advises you to floss. Or you read about the benefits of flossing somewhere. You went back and tried flossing. You find it to be quite hard. You gave up. If that has occurred to…
Things have come a long way in dentistry. We no longer clean teeth with fingers, getting filling done with manually operated dental equipment or wearing dentures made of animal or dead people’s teeth. Thank goodness for that. We also have…
What is a frenum and how can it obstruct normal oral functions? A mother of a teenage boy aged 14 recently brought her son for a dental check up, complaining that her son has difficulty in pronouncing certain letters, particularly…