We’ve previously talked about anodontia and hypodontia … and now we’re going to touch on oligodontia. What is oligodontia? When someone is born without one or more teeth, it is referred to as “dental agenesis”, which is one of the most common congenital conditions. Oligodontia is a type of agenesis that causes you to be …
We’ve previously talked about anodontia … and now we’re going to touch on hypodontia. What is hypodontia? Babies are born with tooth buds, which are required to develop their full sets of primary and permanent teeth. Trauma, infection, environmental influences, or certain genetic patterns can pop up, however, and interfere with the formation of teeth …
With Covid-19, we have been faced with new challenges. One of those challenges is getting used to wearing a mask. Some dentists believe in a new thing called “mask mouth”, which stems from wearing a mask for several hours of the day and involves the buildup of bacteria and/or dry mouth. The dry mouth (decreased …
Wearing a mask for several hours a day is new to most people, other than those who have normally worn one based on their occupation. Getting used to wearing a mask can increase muscle tension. This may lead clenching your teeth and tightening your jaw in an effort to keep your mask in place. Follow …
It goes without saying that no one wants to get a toothache. They’re painful and can serve as an irritating distraction until you are able to get treatment. If you find yourself in this predicament and unable to see a dentist right away, you may be interested in trying these home remedies to soothe your …
What is oral thrush? There really is no way to sugarcoat this - oral thrush is when a yeast infection develops inside your mouth. Alternate names are oral candidiasis and oropharyngeal candidiasis. It surprisingly occurs most often in babies and toddlers. Fortunately, the infection is typically mild and rarely causes serious problems. What are the other …
For those of you who are fortunate enough to not have cold sores, chances are good you have seen one on someone else, as they are quite common. If you aren’t exactly sure what they are or what causes them, we can fill you in! A cold sore is also known as a “fever blister”. …
