These springs are an excellent way to create space between teeth to eliminate crowding, and provide room in the arch for unerupted teeth. Compressed during placement, the springs exert continuous force against the teeth as they return to original length. Read the full article as published...
Yes, you should have this corrected as soon as possible. Overbites, and even overjet, can lead to a plethora of unwanted diseases. Not only can an overbite lead to a lot of painful episodes and a speech impediment, it can cause the unconscious grinding of...
After you have had oral surgery, you will experience some discomfort and swelling. The amount of each that you experience will be dictated by a few things such as the exact type of procedure you had, your own body's healing rate, and so on, but...
Sometimes it seems that the strangest things in the human body are connected. Many people may not consider that a pain in their ears, for example, could actually have its origins in another part of the body. When it comes to ear pain specifically, many people...
Endodontic surgery is normally carried out in an attempt to try and save a tooth that may otherwise need a root canal. It can also be used as a form of diagnosis. If, for example, persistent problems show no signs on an X-ray then this...
Orofacial pain is a medical term, describing pain experienced in any area of the face. Areas may include face, jaw, mouth, and scalp. If a disease or medical disease affects the oral cavity or face, pain can be experienced. The mouth is the most common...
Sleep apnea affects more than 18 million people throughout the country. This is becoming a common problem, with even more people not being diagnosed with the issue. Symptoms vary from patient to patient, but a lot of the same people come in with the same...
An impacted tooth is a tooth that is not coming in straight. Sometimes an impacted tooth comes in sideways; sometimes it grows against adjacent teeth, leading to an elevated risk of serious injury to the teeth that are already in place, and contributing to severe...
When you are involved in an auto accident, one of the first calls once you figure out that your body is alright, is to your oral surgeon. This may not sound like a typical call to make, but it is for your own good. During...
Do you ever notice a clicking or popping sound or sensation when you open your mouth wide? Some people notice this when they are chewing their food; others when they are speaking; and still others only on occasion when they have to open their mouths...