The Smile Experts
Dentures are a replacement for missing teeth. These prostheses can replace several missing teeth or complete dentition to help you get your precious smile back. Two of the most famous denture-making materials are porcelain and acrylic. Nowadays, your dentist might tell you to choose between porcelain and acrylic. But how can you know what material is best for you? Do…
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Some people tell you that it will only take about 15 to 20 minutes; some people say it will take longer than that; so now you’re confused- how long does a dental cleaning take? To answer your question, a usual dental cleaning could take as short as 15 minutes or as long as an hour, depending on the circumstances.These circumstances…
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Your first year of dental school means getting to know the basics and memorizing them like the back of your hand. This means that you have to familiarize yourself with not just the anatomy and functions of your teeth, but with the structures that surround it as well, like the periodontium. In this article, we will be talking about all…
Read MoreDo you see a shadow forming in between your teeth? Do you also observe some sort of hypersensitivity in that site whenever you drink something cold? Maybe you already have a cavity between your teeth and you just don’t know it. Key Takeaway: You don’t have to panic if you see discoloration between your teeth, but you do have to…
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You would only fully understand how something works if you know its parts and functions first. One of the first courses you will take in Dentistry is Oral Anatomy, which helps you learn everything about tooth anatomy. If you need a cheat sheet on Tooth Anatomy, here is an illustration that could help you out: The two major divisions of…
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Wet your toothbrush with water and squeeze a pea-sized fluoridated toothpaste on the bristles.
Starting from the front surfaces of your teeth, angle the head of your toothbrush at 45 degrees, making sure that you are brushing even the gumline, in a circular manner.
Read MoreBad breath – Diagnosis and treatment Bad breath or oral halitosis is the third most common complaint patients report when they visit the dentist. This condition is usually caused by the increased number of microorganisms that produce volatile sulfur compounds, desquamated cells on the surface of the tongue, the presence of dental caries, periodontal disease, dental cavity, tonsilloliths, the patient’s…
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1.Retrieve the avulsed tooth by holding it on the crown
2.Rinse it with milk, HBSS (Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution), NSS (Normal Saline Solution), or clean water
3.Once free from any debris and if the patient is conscious, put the tooth back into the socket
4.Bite on a gauze or a clean handkerchief to hold it in place
5.Go to the dentist immediately.