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…

Sometimes the natural crown of the tooth can get eroded or fractured due to wear and tear or an accident. A fractured tooth can make the bite abnormal and can expose the nerve endings of the tooth. To prevent this tooth from suffering further damage or decay, a crown is placed over the top of the…

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…

As you lose your baby, your new permanent adult teeth grow in. Sometimes when these teeth grow in very quickly they can be come crowded or grow in crooked. When this happens the number one resource we look to is braces. But how do you know if you need braces? Braces are the most common…

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…

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…