A dental bridge replaces one or more missing or broken teeth with fake teeth. Bridges use one or more real teeth on either side of the gap to hold the fake teeth in place. Bridges may be either fixed, which means that they are permanent, or removable, which means that a person can take them…

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. Braces are a type of orthodontic treatment that orthodontists use to help correct overcrowded or crooked teeth. Braces can also help correct an overbite. People who are getting braces soon or are considering them may wonder…

New research finds that brushing the teeth three or more times a day significantly reduces the risk of atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Share on PinterestBrushing your teeth three times or more a day may significantly protect the heart. The bacteria in our mouths may hold the key to many facets of our health. Researchers…

Dentists and oral surgeons perform tooth extractions for many reasons. The issue may be a painful wisdom tooth or a tooth that has been badly damaged by decay. In some cases, a dentist will remove a tooth to make space for dental prosthetics or braces. An oral surgeon, not a dentist, may extract a tooth…

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps build strong teeth and prevent cavities. For more than 70 years, most of the tap water in America has contained small amounts of fluoride to reduce tooth decay. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that fluoridated water has reduced tooth decay by about 25…

A person’s tongue is generally flat and free of significant grooves. Fissured tongue causes a person to develop one or more grooves on the top portion of their tongue. Fissured tongue is neither contagious nor painful. However, other conditions, such as geographic tongue or food caught in the groove, can cause pain. Fissured tongue is…

Ludwig’s angina is a rare, serious skin infection that develops on the floor of the mouth and the neck. It results from bacteria that are present due to other issues, such as a tooth abscess or a mouth injury. With antibiotics, people usually recover from Ludwig’s angina. However, if a person does not receive treatment…

The soft palate is the muscular part at the back of the roof of the mouth. It sits behind the hard palate, which is the bony part of the roof of the mouth. The palates play important roles in swallowing, breathing, and speech. In this article, we look at the anatomy and function of the…

For an occasion like a 20th anniversary, one should do something memorable. Implant company Osteocare chose to celebrate in two distinct ways, firstly by sponsoring free beer and bubbles at the Implant Dentistry Show earlier this year; and secondly, by hosting a free CPD seminars and afternoon tea at Brooklands Museum last month. This seminar…

Martin Wanendeya raises awareness of dental implant failures, so that practitioners can take steps to avoid them Dental implants are widely used for effectively and predictably replacing damaged or missing teeth, with average survival rates of 95.4% after 10 years. Dental implants are able to provide functional and aesthetic results superior to removable solutions such as…