Braces can be scary. But they are a great option to make you look good and feel great!
An incorrect bite (malocclusion) can be adjusted through the dental specialty of orthodontics. By moving misaligned teeth we may be able to transform your smile without any other dental work, or it could serve as a more solid foundation for other cosmetic enhancements.
What is sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder where there are abnormal breaks in breathing or shallow breathing while sleeping.
Pauses can last for seconds to minutes and can happen several times within an hour.
There are three kinds of sleep apnea. The most common type is OSA,
Facial reconstructive surgery is developing rapidly to treat a variety of cases.
For example, face transplants have been performed successfully in the U.S. and around the world in recent years. Through partially new or donated faces, people with severely deformed faces, some people are given a second chance at life.
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If you can’t see the missing tooth, does it truly matter? The answer is: Yes! Just because people don’t see it everyday, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t affect your overall oral health.
A surprising number of the U.S. population (some 70% of people) may be missing a tooth. This missing tooth is usually one of the back molars.
No one wants bad breath!
In fact, it’s one of the top “deal-breakers” for people going on first dates. If you meet someone, you may like everything about this. But if you’re getting close to their face and trying to be romantic, no one wants a whiff of bad breath.
A poll recently released in the Daily Mail by Jane Symons found that one in nine people worry about our breath,
Bacteria, it’s good, it’s bad, it’s everywhere!
But what exactly is the purpose of bacteria do? Especially in your mouth? Not all bacteria are bad; some are actually necessary to maintain a proper hygienic balance.
Learn more about oral bacteria from Dr. Mark Reichman.
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“Oral bacteria”
Medical science is advancing by the minute, but it cannot always prevent you from developing the pesky condition of TMJ.
TMJ is shorten for temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders. It is a group of conditions that cause dysfunction in the jaw joint and surrounding muscles that control jaw movement. Estimates suggest that TMJ disorders affect over 10 million Americans,
Putting off treatment for tooth loss could have lasting damage on your oral health. Without teeth, the entire oral system and health is handicapped. Untreated tooth failure causes further tooth loss and subsequent bone damage. Also, missing a tooth is a hinderance to your overall mental well-being!
Did you know that patients who are missing teeth are at an increased risk for developing vitamin deficiencies?
Dr. Mark Reichman is the division head of oral and maxillofacial surgery at both BC Children’s Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital in addition to managing the Oral and Facial Surgery Centre. He has treated both adults and children in a variety of cases. One of these conditions is those patients requiring wisdom teeth removal.