SubscribeWhat are Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are located in the back of the mouth. Also known as the Third Molars, they are the last teeth to develop, generally between the ages of 15 and 20 years old. Do wisdom teeth have to be removed? If your dentist recognizes that you do not have enough room [...]
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Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
If your jaw makes a clicking or popping sound that is accompanied by facial pain, you may have a disorder of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Your temporomandibular joints connect your jaw to the rest of your skull on both sides of your face. They are complicated structures, allowing for a wide range of movement, from [...]
How to Floss Properly
Flossing is one of the most important steps in daily oral hygiene measures, along with brushing the teeth. Even the most attentive brushing technique can only remove 60 percent of the plaque in the mouth. The areas in between teeth, called ‘interdental’ areas, are not accessible to normal brushes, including powered ones. The main reason [...]
