The interdental papilla is the gum tissue found in the space between the teeth. It helps protect the roots of your teeth and keeps food from getting stuck between your..

Some General Steps to Controlling Your Gum Disease Visit your dentist for a professional dental exam and a round of thorough cleaning. In order for gum disease to settle, you..

If you’re worried you might have gum disease, there’s good reason for that. Gum disease, known as periodontal disease, has serious consequences for your dental health. It’s a chronic condition..

Although some have questioned the benefits of cleaning between your teeth, the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends cleaning between your teeth, using an interdental cleaner (like floss), once a day…

Dental veneers are thin shells of porcelain or composite resin that are custom made to fit over teeth, providing a natural, attractive look. They can be used to fix chipped,..

If you’re missing one or more teeth, you’re not alone. The American Dental Association reports that average adults between 20 and 64 years old have three decayed or missing teeth…

What is a dental crown? A dental crown is a tooth-shaped ‘cap’ that is placed over a tooth to cover the tooth to restore its shape, size, strength and at..

When it comes to dental fillings, their purpose is to eradicate the decayed and infected parts of a tooth and subsequently restore its full function and appearance. That said, fillings fall..

Why does my wisdom tooth cause me pain? Part of the tooth may be covered by a flap of gum. Bits of food and bacteria can get trapped under the..

As a teenager, I often hear stories about how painful it is when the wisdom teeth grow in, creeping inside your jaws until one day, they decide to come out..