A dental implant is an artificial tooth that is surgically placed in your mouth to support dental prostheses like a denture, a bridge or a crown. The "root" of the artificial tooth is made from titanium metal and is fused in the jawbone to serve as the root for the missing tooth. So why do most patients choose this restorative procedure? Is it right for you?  We take a look at some important things you should know.

If you have suffered tooth decay, trauma or any form of dental injury that caused you to lose one, several or all of your teeth, it may be time to consider getting fake teeth, or dentures. Dentures are great dental restorations that replace lost teeth and help individuals restore their beautiful smile and self-confidence. However, many misconceptions have been floating around about dentures, and if you have heard them, you may be reluctant about getting them.

When the lateral incisors, which are the teeth on either side of your central incisors, appear much smaller than the central incisors, they are referred to as "peg laterals". In general, peg laterals occur in the upper (maxillary) jaw and are cone-shaped. Because of their size and their position in the smile zone, they are easily noticeable when a person with this condition smiles. Fortunately, there are a range of cosmetic dentistry techniques that can address this issue.

Dental crowns in cosmetic application deliver satisfactory and lasting results, depending on the material used in the manufacture of the crown. Dental crowns are a great utility and convenience in cases where teeth are so deeply stained or worn down, so much that no chemical teeth whitening method will suffice to restore comfortable smiles. Contrary to what many people think, people will use crowns to not only restore the mechanical function of teeth, they will also look for dental crowns with the greatest colour resemblance to natural teeth.

It might seem remarkable that a broken tooth can be reattached, but as long as it has been knocked out by an injury (as opposed to slowly decaying due to periodontal disease), this is precisely what can be done. Provided you store the broken tooth properly and seek emergency dental treatment as soon as is humanly possible, there's a good chance of success. Of course, there is the small matter of safely keeping the tooth on hand for reattachment.

The last thing you expect when drinking a cold glass of water is for one of your teeth to feel like you have just placed a live electrical wire against it. However, it is fairly likely that anything cold, not just cold water will have the same effect. When your teeth become sensitive to cold, the cause of the pain could be due to any number of dental issues. When you feel a sharp stab of pain after drinking cold water or eating a spoon of ice-cream, you should always seek to discover the root cause of the problem.

If you have swollen gums, you are likely to feel immense pain, especially when eating or brushing your teeth. Sometimes you may even experience bleeding in the process. They make your mouth very uncomfortable and prevent you from going about your normal daily activities such as eating and drinking. Therefore, if your gums happen to swell, you should make a point of visiting a dentist as soon as possible. However, even before seeing the dentist, you should take measures to relieve the swelling.

Flossing is an excellent way to protect your teeth. However, flossing will only benefit your oral health if you are doing it properly. Many people make mistakes when flossing which prevent them from reaping all the advantages that it has to offer. Below is a guide to 5 common mistakes people make when flossing their teeth. By avoiding these mistakes, you can protect your teeth and gums. Using the same piece of floss multiple times

As a loving parent, it is heart-breaking to see your little one writhing in agony because of dental pain or discomfort. Knowing what to do when your child is having a nasty toothache, breaks or loses a tooth while playing outside or around the house, damages their braces, or experiences some other type of dental emergency can help you alleviate their pain and handle the situation properly.  The following tips can really come in handy when you are faced with a paediatric dental emergency.

Being in the dentist's chair is one of the most common fears in the modern world. And yet, really, there's absolutely nothing to be afraid of. One reason so many people have this particular phobia is that they had an unpleasant experience as a child, perhaps with the now-extinct breed of strict dentist that used to dominate the profession. For many, though, it's simply that they don't really know what to expect.