Most people are born with 20 baby teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But around 1% of people have a condition called hyperdontia, which means they have extra teeth, known as supernumerary teeth.1 These extra teeth can be either baby or permanent, and there might be one or several of them. However, according to Katsu Takahashi,… Read More »
Many people ask, “Do wisdom teeth hurt coming in?”. The simple answer is – Yes! They can. Wisdom teeth are the last pair of teeth to emerge in your mouth, one pair at the back of each jaw. Sometimes, wisdom teeth growing in at awkward angles or even get stuck below the gums and the… Read More »
by Monica Quinn Teeth Whitening and the Facts You Need to Know Teeth whitening is one of the most popular dental treatments available today, but did you realize dentists only discovered teeth whitening accidentally? Originally, dentists would treat gum disease with mouth rinse containing hydrogen peroxide and noticed that the patient’s teeth turned whiter when… Read More »
A great smile is not only physically appealing but also contributes to healthy teeth and gums. Teeth that are positioned in the right place allow you to easily clean your teeth and gums which ensure that your oral health is intact. If you have been thinking about having your teeth straightened, you have a wide… Read More »
Throughout the years, dental health has often been characterized as a reflection of our overall health, where bad oral health results from issues with other parts of our body. But what if we flipped the paradigm? What if we thought about dental health as the foundation for our physical health as a whole?Dr. Steven Lin,… Read More »