Loose Front Teeth: What You Can Do About Them Noticing loose front teeth as an adult can feel unsettling. These are the teeth you show when you smile, talk, or eat, so when they start to wiggle, it’s a big deal. Unlike kids, adults don’t get a second set. If your front teeth feel loose, […]
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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: The Silent Disruptor in Your Dental Chair Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a big deal in cancer care. Drugs like nivolumab, pembrolizumab, and ipilimumab are turning once-hopeless cases into long-term survivorship stories. But they do have an side effects that your dentist may catch. If you’re a dentist—or a patient on ICIs—its […]
What to do if your front two teeth are broken? Breaking your front two teeth can be a shocking and stressful experience. Whether it’s due to a fall, accident, or biting into something too hard, the appearance and function of your smile can be significantly affected. Fortunately, modern dentistry offers several solutions to restore your […]
Accidental injection of anesthetic into the infraorbital artery causing facial blanching. Infraorbital artery facial blanching from injection of anesthetic into an artery is an uncommon adverse event but it does happen to every dentist at some point. Since delivering local anesthesia in the maxillofacial region is a routine part of a dental practice most dentists […]
Want to know more about a first permanent molar (FPM) extraction? First permanent molar extractions may seem aggressive and scary but if they are done at the right time for the right reasons, it can be a very beneficial procedure for a child. The first permanent molars play a crucial role in chewing and maintaining the […]
How to Remove a Dental Bridge Using a WAM Key: A Step-by-Step Guide Wam keys are a great tool to remove dental bridges traumatically. While any dentist can quickly and efficiently remove a dental bridge, there is a specialized tool called a WAM Key that allows for safe bridge removal without excessive force. This blog […]
Acidic beverages – Sports drinks, soda, and juices – the impact on teeth Acidic beverages such as sports drinks, soda, and fruit juices are staples in many people’s diets. While these drinks may quench thirst and offer flavor, their impact on dental health can be significant. Understanding the effects of these beverages on your teeth […]
What is wrong with my red gums? Gingival erythema differential diagnosis Gingival erythema or red gums has many different causes. The primary cause is going to be poor oral hygiene. Once that that is ruled out the cause gets much more difficult to discover. Other soft tissue cases are found on the link. Any text […]
What are these bumps on lower gums? Bumps on lower gums are almost always going to be tori or lingual exostosis. Understanding Lingual Exostosis: The “Bump on Lower Gums” If you’ve noticed a hard bump on your lower gums, you might be dealing with a condition called lingual exostosis. While this may sound concerning, it […]
Fake News! The rise of fake research and other research issues. The proliferation of fake research for profit has become problematic. While there was always issues before with research the internet, AI, and profit motive are driving fake research like never before. Reputable journals can be found but it is impossible for the layperson to […]