Myofunctional therapy is a muscle training system that can help with problems related to disorders of the muscles and functions of the face and mouth. It can be used to address the poor oral habits too. Myofunctional therapy is simple and non-evasive. It can be used as a part of early intervention orthodontic treatment . However there are many studies showing that the effect of myofunctional therapy is questionable. Case selections is very important, like this case with Cl

Tooth resorption refers specifically to the inflammation and loss of dentin (inner tissue) or cementum (outer material) to absorption. Tooth resorption is classified internally and externally, depending on where the loss of tooth occurs. External resorption is much more common than internal resorption, and often easier to see than internal resorption because it commonly occurs on the outer surface of a tooth. Internal resorption affects the inside of a tooth. This is usuall

Dentures are the cheapest option to replace missing teeth compared to dental bridges and dental implants . There are three main types of dentures : full dentures, partial dentures and implant supported dentures . Partial dentures can be made as either a temporary or permanent solution to replace missing teeth. For example, a partial denture can be used to temporarily hold the space while waiting to get a dental implant . Partial dentures can be metal (chrome-cobalt) or pl

The short answer is YES, baby teeth need nerve treatment. When decay reaches the nerve of a baby tooth, the tooth needs to be treated with a nerve treatment (pulp therapy) if it needs to be saved. Pediatric pulp therapy includes pulpotomy and pulpectomy. The primary goal of pulp therapy is to treat, restore, and save the affected tooth. Why do we save a bad baby tooth, which will fall off eventually? Because they are needed for speech production, proper chewing, and to guid

Sucking on fingers or thumbs is healthy and normal in infants. Babies and toddlers stop sucking their thumb by themselves and most children stop somewhere between two and four years of age. However, if thumb or finger sucking habit continues past this age it can alter the normal growth of the jaws and cause significant misalignment of the front adult teeth as they erupt into the mouth, which will require orthodontic treatment. This teenage boy had a long history of thumb suc

Dental implants have revolutionized dentistry and the replacement of teeth since Dr. P. Brånemark first placed modern dental implants in his patients in 1965. Dental implants are very successful if they are placed following basic principles of dental implant surgery. One of these principles is regarding mesial-distal positioning of implants. There should be at least 1.5 mm of space between the implant and any adjacent teeth, and 3 mm of space between adjacent implants. O

Tartar, also called calculus, is a crusty deposit that can trap stains on the teeth and cause discoloration. If plaque is not removed regularly, and completely, minerals in your saliva combine with plaque to form crystals that harden into tartar. Tartar can also form at and underneath the gumline and can irritate gum tissues. It can contribute to tooth decay, bad breath and serious forms of gum disease. Not only can tartar threaten the health of your teeth and gums, it is al

Why some children need space maintainers ? When children lose baby teeth earlier than expected for some reasons like decay or injury, a space maintainer will hold the spot left by the baby tooth and keep the space available until the permanent tooth emerges. Baby teeth are important to the development of the teeth, jaw bones and muscles and help to guide permanent teeth into position. If a space is not maintained, then teeth can shift into the open space and orthodontic trea

Snoring happens when air flows through your throat when you breathe in your sleep. Just about everyone snores occasionally, and it’s usually not something to worry about. But if you regularly snore at night, it can disrupt the quality of your sleep, lead to daytime fatigue and increase health problems. Common causes of snoring: Age. Being overweight or out of shape. The way you’re built. A narrow throat, a cleft palate, enlarged adenoids, and other physical attributes N

An impacted tooth is one that fails to erupt or erupts only partially. After third molars (wisdom teeth), canines (eye teeth) are the most commonly impacted teeth. Upper canine teeth are some of the last to come through and therefore have more potential to become impacted and fail to reach their correct position within the upper jaw. The incidence of maxillary canine impaction has been estimated at 2%. The causes for retarded eruption of teeth may be generalized or localized

Amalgam fillings also are known as silver fillings. Many studies on the safety of amalgam fillings have been done because concern has been raised over the mercury in amalgam. They found no reason to limit the use of amalgam and amalgam fillings are safe for adults and children ages 6 and above. However amalgam fillings should be replaced when they are worn, defective, broken or decayed beneath the filling. Or if you have any concerns regarding your existing amalgam fillings,

The world of fashion is ever changing and this dynamics applies to dentistry. Everybody wishes to create their own visual style which makes them unique and yet identifiable among the crowd. Tooth jewellery and gems become an indication in increasing the standard of living of the individual in the society. This cosmetic dental procedure where a diamond or a stone is attached to the teeth is best carried out by dentists with professional products. The dental jewellery does

Lips are a central component of our appearance and expression. Lip enhancement can create aesthetic volume and projection, enhance shape and size, and replaced volume to thinner lips. These days, an injectable dermal filler is the most commonly used method of lip augmentation and enhancement. Dermal fillers are designed to help add volume and create fuller, firmer lips. There are many types of dermal fillers that can be injected in lips and around mouth. The most common f

When a tooth breaks to the gum line, it may be extremely difficult to fix it and that's why an extraction is often recommended. Then a denture , bridge or implant will be recommended to replace the missing tooth. But bear in mind, no replacement is better than your own tooth even though dental implants are very successful today. That's why we try our best to save the tooth if possible. This front broken tooth had been started with root canal treatment by the previous de

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There are many reasons why teeth can become crooked and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. They can be genetic influences, jaw growth deformities, patient habits, obstructed airways, chronic mouth breathing and other serious oral health conditions. While some of these factors are beyond our control and braces or other types of orthodontic treatment may be necessary to fix crooked teeth. Orthodontics with braces has been used for decades to straighten teet

Sometimes the teeth are quite small in relation to the gum tissue. This can create an unattractive "gummy smile". An uneven gum line can also be distracting. Aesthetic crown lengthening is a surgical procedure to correct a “gummy smile,” or to make the teeth appear longer. It is aesthetically driven and usually requires crown lengthening on the just the buccal surface of the teeth in question. In this case, the patient had orthodontic treatment (braces) and the teeth are n

Crowns are one of the more common restorations that people need on their teeth. But it is a completely fair to ask “Do I really need a crown?” because even with insurance, crowns may cost you hundreds of dollars at a time. The reason they are recommended frequently is that a dental crown is often the best option to extend the life of a tooth for years to come, especially after root canal therapy , when lots of tooth structures have been removed. For many root canal procedur

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) affects around one in four men over 30 years. The symptoms include waking up with a very sore or dry throat, loud snoring, occasionally waking up with a choking or gasping sensation, sleepiness or lack of energy during the day or morning headaches, etc. Common sleep apnea treatment options are positive airway pressure therapy (non-invasive) CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), oral appliance therapy (non-invasive) and surgery (invasive).

Peri-implantitis is a destructive inflammatory process affecting both soft and hard tissue surrounding an osseointegrated dental implant in function. Similar to a natural tooth, bacteria can build up on the base of the implant, below the gum line. Over time, the bacteria irritate the gum tissue, causing it to become inflamed, damaging the tissue and if not caught early, causing the bone structure below the implant to deteriorate. Peri-implant diseases are classified into t