Straight Teeth – It’s Not Just About A Pretty Smile: The Medical Benefits of Braces
Braces have become a common treatment for both teenagers and adults who want a straighter, more beautiful looking smile. A pretty smile is nice, but there are also medical benefits of braces, some of which may surprise you.
Tooth Sensitivity to Cold? To Hot? To Sweets?
Tooth sensitivity can come and go with time and is usually caused by exposed dentin on root areas from gum disease and/or receded gums. Unlike the crowns of your teeth, the root area of your tooth isn’t protected by enamel, but rather cementum.
Does Sugar Cause Cavities?
A cavity, also called dental caries, is a hole in a tooth where the tooth enamel has broken down due to decay. Decay is caused when plaque – a sticky bacteria that forms naturally in the digestive process – builds upon the tooth. When left for long periods of time, that plaque can cause decay, causing a cavity.