What is an eruption cyst or eruption hematoma?

by | Jun 27, 2012 | Featured

Eruption cysts also known as eruption hematomas may develop with erupting primary and permanent teeth. They appear as bluish and translucent dome-shaped soft tissue lesions overlying an erupting tooth. An eruption cyst results from fluid accumulation within the space...

What Causes Bad Breath?

by | Jun 19, 2012 | Featured, Preventive Dental Care

Bad breath is also called halitosis.  Bad breath can be cause by poor oral hygiene habits or can be a sign of other health issues.  Certain foods (such as garlic or onions) and other unhealthy lifestyle habits can also cause bad breath (such as smoking and chewing...

What is Enamel hypoplasia?

by | Jun 12, 2012 | Featured

Enamel hypoplasia is a defect in tooth enamel that results in less quantity of enamel than normal. The defect can be a small pit or so widespread that the whole tooth can be mis-shaped. This type of defect can cause sensitivity, may be unsightly, and may be more...

Essentials for orthodontic patients

by | Jun 7, 2012 | Featured, Orthodontics

Maintaining good oral health can be challenging during orthodontic treatment.  Many orthodontic patients are adolescents and due to hormonal changes experienced during puberty, it can accelerate the incidence and severity of gingivitis.  This age group also tends to...