Can tooth brushing wear off my teeth?

noncarious cervical lesions; this type of tooth wear is not a typical cavity, but if left untreated it will lead to caries/cavity formation. Wear on the exposed roots of teeth (noncarious cervical lesions) have been investigated for decades. Many theories were...

Skills, knowledge & attention to details matter

Doctor can you save my tooth? There are times that replacing a compromised tooth (e.g. large cavity that goes way below the gum, or a badly broken tooth, etc) with a dental implant is a reasonable approach and is a more predicable treatment. However, there are times...

What does it mean to be treated by a Prosthodontist?

When it comes to restoring teeth or rebuilding a smile, it often helps to have a specialist on the team. Prosthodontists are dentists with advanced training in restoring function and aesthetics, particularly in more complex cases. Whether it’s a crown that needs to...

Thick vs. Thin gum:

THICK vs. THIN GUM (Gingival Biotype, Gingival Phenotype). These terms refer to the thickness of the gum. It does not refer to a healthy vs. non-healthy gum, but it only describes what type of gingiva (gum) Mother Nature has given us.Having said that it is important...

what is dental plaque or Biofilm?

Dental plaque or biofilm are basically the soft sticky deposits on your teeth. Dental plaque can be formed below as well as above the gum, based on its location on  the tooth. This fact is important because it will make you aware to brush under your gums as much as...