The thought of having white, stainless teeth and a glowing smile is often attractive for many people. This is why tooth whitening is among the most commonly carried out dental procedures. It involves the removal of stains from the inner and outer surfaces of the teeth to result in bright white teeth whenever you smile. While tooth whitening is common, it may not be for everyone. The success of a tooth whitening procedure will depend on your oral health, the current structure of your teeth, and any underlying medical conditions you may have.

To ensure the oral health of your child as they grow up, a dentist may need to carry out tooth extractions from time to time. This may be necessary to remove decaying teeth, cavities, or cracked/infected teeth. Tooth extractions may also be necessary to remove the temporary set of teeth and leave room for the growth of the permanent set.  A tooth extraction can be quite stressful for your child. Even if anaesthesia is used to ease discomfort during the procedure, children are often scared of oral treatment.

Emergency dental care is needed when you have undergone trauma, or your teeth develop some problem that makes it difficult to carry on with normal activity until you can reach your dentist. Some problems include severe pain, knocked-out or chipped teeth, lost crowns or fillings and intense bleeding, among others. In the absence of an emergency dentist (you should always have a contact at hand unless your dentist offers emergency services), you should visit the Emergency Room of the nearest hospital.

By the age of about eight, most children have a full set of permanent incisors. These secondary teeth are among the first to erupt, along with first molars. Naturally, this means they receive a lot of attention, especially since they are also located in the smile zone. As a result, it doesn't take very long for children and their parents to notice the feature that is unique to incisors. Newly erupted permanent lateral and central incisors often have what looks like a serrated edge along the biting surface.

Dentures are not just for those who have reached retirement years, as full or partial dentures can be needed for anyone who has severely weakened or damaged teeth or teeth that are missing because of injury, accident, or certain diseases and other such conditions. If it's been recommended that you get dentures, either to replace teeth that are already missing or after having teeth extracted, note some common questions about this type of dental process.

"Root canal" is a term that usually instills fear in dental patients. The truth is that this particular procedure is much easier to undergo than it once was, thanks to modern advancements in pain relief and dental procedure. But that doesn't stop people from worrying about having it done. The best way to ensure your root canal treatment goes to plan and you feel as calm as possible on the day is to prepare.

For children with special needs, such as those with autism, cerebral palsy and PTSD brought on by trauma, even simple activities can be challenging. Convincing these children to straighten their teeth with traditional braces then, will prove to be extremely difficult. The wires and brackets on their teeth could lead to a number of issues. Autistic children and those with cerebral palsy are often more sensitive to physical stimuli. Should they be made to wear a traditional, non-removable brace, they may pick at it and damage it.

As children, most people never have to wonder what happens to their teeth after they fall out or are extracted. The tooth fairy takes them when you sleep, and leaves you a dollar--or more if she's feeling generous! However, as an adult who has just had a tooth extracted, you might be wondering just what happens to your extracted teeth when you walk out of that dental office, your face swollen and numb.

If your child has a tooth that has been severely damaged by tooth decay, the chances are good that they are experiencing a substantial amount of pain. Your first instinct as a parent then, is to quickly remove this source of pain. However, when it comes to children, especially those with all or most of their baby teeth intact, extraction is not always the best course of action. A root canal procedure, while normally associated with adult teeth, can extend the life of a primary (baby) tooth so that it can run its natural course until the secondary tooth is ready to erupt.

If you're unhappy with the size or shape of your teeth, or if your teeth have been chipped or damaged, there are a number of options open to you. Two of the most popular are bonding and veneers. The Difference Between Bonding and Veneers When veneers are fitted, your dentist will remove some of the tooth's enamel before sticking them on over the top. This will usually take a couple of visits.