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What is Orthodontics and How Can They Help Me?
Every person has a different kind of facial structure. The cause for this differentiation is the shape of one’s jaws and teeth. The growth of jaws and teeth is the most affected aspect during a child’s growing years. A child’s daily habits and the kind of care it receives decide the shape of the jaw…
Read MoreEdmonton Smiles Root Canal Treatment FAQ
Edmonton Smiles Root Canal Treatment is also called endodontic therapy, involves the removal of the tooth pulp which is also referred to as the nerve, inside the tooth. The procedure becomes necessary when the pulp becomes infected or inflamed. If left untreated, an inflamed pulp can cause you a lot of pain. An experienced dentist can…
Read MoreTreatment for Clenching and Grinding your Teeth
Teeth grinding or bruxism is referred to as a habit of rubbing of teeth against each other while sleeping or awake. People grind their teeth because of stress or anxiety. And, this habit leads to dental complications like abnormal bite, missing tooth or crooked teeth. Also, people who suffer from sleep disorders such as sleep apnea due…
Read MoreHow to Tell if You Have a Cavity
Cavity formation in teeth is a commonly known dental complication. Cavities are often caused due to the food you eat, especially ones that are high in sugar and acid content. The bacteria feeds upon the sugary foods you eat and slowly infects your tooth. In the early stages you may not feel a thing, but…
Read MoreTreatment for Clenching and Grinding your Teeth
The habit of clenching, grinding or gnashing your teeth against each other is known as Bruxism. This happens either when you’re awake (awake bruxism) or unconsciously during sleep (sleep bruxism). People often grind or clench their teeth because of stress or anxiety. Younger children tend to clench and grind their teeth but many grow out of this as…
Read MoreTypes of Bite Problems That Need an Orthodontist’s Attention
Adequately aligned jaws are considered to be aesthetically pleasing and makes a smile look attractive. But, not everybody has a perfectly aligned jaw. If you are one of those people who have slightly or majorly misaligned jaw, it is better to get it treated soon. If a misaligned jaw is not fixed in time, it…
Read MoreRedesigning Your Smile With Smile Design
While everyone of us wants a perfect, white smile, not everyone is blessed with it. Many people have to undergo dental treatments to have the smile they always wanted. If you have missing, discolored, or misaligned teeth, then such issues can be restored with the help of a dental treatment. Wondering how? With the help…
Read MoreTMJ and Its Symptoms
Not many of use are aware of the importance of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), until it stops functioning properly. The question is what is TMJ? Temporomandibular joint is the jaw joint that connects your lower jawbone to your skull and allows you to move your jaw easily. When this joint is damaged, it leads to…
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