Dental News

Studies show there is no statistical difference in the effectiveness of non waxed or waxed floss. However this depends on the patient needs.

Mouthwashes eliminate bacterial plaque, removes food particles, freshens the breath and supplies the tooth surfaces with fluoride.

Apexification and apexogenesis are dental procedures performed for young immature teeth. Apexogenesis aims to preserve pulp vitality while apexification is carried out when the pulp is necrotic.

The only difference between neonatal and natal teeth is the time of eruption. Neo-natal teeth are early deciduous teeth that come in during the first month of life.

Staining from coffee, decaf or regular, mostly comes from the chromogens that make the beverage look dark.

Macrodontia is a dental condition in which one or several teeth are significantly larger than the others.

Bitewing radiograph is an intraoral x-ray showing the premolars and molars in a closed biting position. It is a diagnostic method for detecting the initial stage of tooth decay on the aproximal teeth surfaces.

Tongue tattoos are drawings on the top surface of the tongue made of ink and introduced by tattoo needles.

Baby bottle tooth cavities affect the visible surface of the front teeth starting with upper incisors and then spreading to the canines, lower incisors and molars.

Overbrushing can cause gum recession and abrasion lesions on the facial surface of the teeth. Carefully choose your toothbrush and toothpaste and avoid self-made dental tools.