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Dental articles from our dentists
Page 11 of 18 — 213 articles written by the Village Dental team on the treatments, habits and problems patients ask us about most.
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- Oral Surgery: Removing Impacted Wisdom Teeth Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars and the last adult teeth to erupt into the mouth. Most people have four wisdom teeth, two on the bottom and two on top. Read the article
- Causes and Effects of Gingivitis Any stage of gum disease (or gingivitis) can cause inflammation, pain, and sensitivity. It can make eating and talking difficult. Read the article
- Root Canal Therapy: Do’s and Don’ts Root canal therapy is a painless procedure performed when decay has caused enough damage to a tooth that the tooth is dying or has already died. Read the article
- Making Dental Hygiene Fun for Kids In many households, the bedtime routine is no fun. One of the trickiest parts for some parents is getting their kids to brush their teeth. However, it’s not a part of your child’s routine that should be skipped. Read the article
- Tips for Avoiding Plaque Plaque is your mouth’s enemy. It is a film of bacteria that forms on your teeth, and produces acid as it mixes with sugar from foods and drinks you consume. Read the article
- Invisalign versus Metal Braces Straighter teeth are possible through traditional metal braces or Invisalign clear aligners, but how do you know which are right for you? These two types of orthodontics work differently to improve smiles. Read the article
- What to Do in a Dental Emergency Problems with your mouth or teeth can occur suddenly. You might be injured playing a sport, eating, or even just while doing a seemingly harmless activity. Read the article
- Rules for the First Days of Wearing Dentures The first days with new dentures are an adjustment for almost everyone. Do not try to alter them yourself if they rub or do not sit right — take them back to your dentist to be adjusted safely. Read the article
- What’s a Dental Emergency? It may be obvious when you’re in a situation that requires immediate treatment by a dentist. Perhaps you’re in immense pain, or you’ve had a tooth knocked out or bleeding that won’t stop. Read the article
- Options for Complete Dentures Complete dentures replace a full upper or lower arch, and there are three broad options. Read the article
- Saving Time with CEREC Dental advancements in recent years have made some treatments simpler, more convenient, and less painful than in the past. Read the article
- Adults: Living with Invisalign Adults often assume straightening teeth will disrupt everyday life. With Invisalign the trays come out for meals, so there are no food restrictions and nothing to get caught in brackets. Read the article