How Long Veneers Last, and What Shortens Their Life
Veneers wear, stain and loosen like anything bonded to a tooth. So the real question is how many years you get, and what decides it.
What Dental Implants Are, and Who They Are Genuinely For
You are missing a tooth, or a dentist has just told you that you need an implant. You want to know whether the advice is real, or whether you are being sold work you do not need.
Jaw Pain, Clicking and Grinding – Is It TMJ
Your jaw aches, clicks or pops, or feels tight and sore when you wake up. That combination usually points to the temporomandibular joint, the hinge joint on each side of your jaw, and it usually is not an emergency.
Eating, Brushing and Sleeping After a Tooth Extraction
You have just had a tooth out, and you are not sure what you are allowed to do. This page covers eating, brushing and sleeping after a tooth extraction, in the order the first night happens.
What Invisalign Aligners Are, and Who They Suit
You see a photo of yourself and notice one tooth sitting out of line, or your teenager’s dentist mentions crowding at a checkup.
Still Hurting After a Root Canal – What That Usually Means
Your root canal is done and the tooth still hurts. The first thought is usually that the work was botched. Most of the time it was not.
Root Canal or Extraction – What We’d Tell Our Own Family
You have just been told you need a root canal, and you are weighing whether to pull the tooth instead. Underneath that sits a second question: is this work I really need?
Pain in Your Back Teeth – What It Usually Means
Pain in Your Back Teeth, behind your last teeth and near the jaw or up toward the cheek, usually has one of a few
Implant, Bridge or Denture – An Honest Comparison
An implant, a bridge or denture all replace missing teeth, each in a different way. The right one depends on your
What Happens During a Root Canal, Step by Step
A root canal is a routine way to save a tooth, not the thing to dread. If a dentist has told you that you need one