Many people do not need to have their wisdom teeth removed. However, many dental professionals will recommend having your wisdom teeth extracted if you experience the following: Not enough room for wisdom teeth: Most of us have room for about 28 teeth, which is the number of teeth you have before your wisdom teeth erupt. When you add your four …
Why Are My Gums Bleeding?
Do you experience bleeding gums? This is can be a sign that your gums are not being properly cared for and need more attention. There is no need to worry too much about your bleeding gums. In fact, about 60% of people experience gingivitis at least once. However, if you ignore “pink in the sink” your gums will get much …
Tooth Nerve Pain
Nerve Sensitivity The nerves of a tooth are located in the pulp. The pulp is made up of living connective tissue and cells called odontoblasts. There are two different types of nerve sensitivities. Pulpal Sensitivity: Nerve pain focused on one specific tooth is most likely affecting the tooth pulp. Common causes of nerve pain in teeth include: a recent tooth …
How To Prevent Sensitivity From A Teeth Whitening
Many people wish to have a beautiful, white smile but are concerned about the sensitivity that may take place with bleaching. Here are a few different ways to prevent tooth sensitivity from a whitening… Take Care When Brushing Make sure that you brush your teeth before bleaching! When you remove whitening strips or a bleach tray your teeth can be …