Dental Health & Information: Video Series

A dental bridge is a type of prosthesis used by dentists to replace a missing tooth. It is actually two crowns attached to an anchor tooth and can be made of porcelain or metal. Discuss dental bridges for replacing a tooth with a dentist using advice from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry.

A root canal is a dental procedure that helps eliminate pain from a tooth by removing the infected nerve. Root canals are generally required when a cavity has gotten so large that it has infected the nerve. Use a root canal instead of pulling the tooth with advice from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and oral health.

Teeth implants are used to restore a missing tooth in the mouth by placing a metal screw into the bone and putting a crown on top of it. Fix a single tooth or multiple teeth using implants with advice from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and teeth implants.

Braces can correct underbites if the degree of the underbite is small enough, but dramatic underbites often require surgery to fix the jaw bones around the mouth. Visit an orthodontist to discuss repairing an underbite with information from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and underbites.

The two most common types of braces for teeth are traditional metal braces and Invisalign clear braces. Traditional braces use metal brackets connected to the teeth with wire threaded through the brackets that adjust the teeth. Invisalign uses clear plastic retainers to adjust the teeth. Find out why Invisalign has become more and more popular with information from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and braces.

Braces are used by dentists and orthodontist to realign teeth into a more desirable position for cosmetics and functionality purposes. Learn about the difference between traditional braces and Invisalign braces with information from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and braces.

Home remedies for healing puffy gums generally require brushing and flossing the teeth around the area of puffiness to get rid of anything trapped between the gums and the teeth. Visit a dentist to identify the source of puffy gums with advice from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and oral health.

Invisalign braces work by having the patient wear a clear plastic retainer that has been molded to fit the patient's mouth and will change the position of the teeth over a period of time. Change out Invisalign retainers every two to three weeks with advice from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and braces.

A cavity is generally identified by regular dentist visits or symptoms, such as cold sensitivity, biting sensitivity and throbbing pain. Find out how how cavities only show symptoms once they are more advanced with information from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and oral health.

The best way to treat a toothache is to visit a dentist in order to identify the underlying cause of the problem. Temporarily treat the pain of a toothache with oral anesthetics or over-the-counter medications using advice from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and oral health.

Whitening teeth can be done through basic dental hygiene, whitening toothpastes and mouth washes, prescription whitening gels, or laser whitening. Consider the desired results when choosing a whitening option with information from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and teeth whitening.

The pros of using Invisalign braces are that they are removable, they do not compromise hygiene or cosmetics, and they frequently have faster results than traditional braces. Find out about the cons of Invisalign, including not working if the patient does not wear them frequently, with information from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and braces.

Taking care of teeth with braces requires paying special attention to hygiene, as brushing and flossing teeth becomes much more difficult when braces are in the way. Discuss hygiene in detail when getting braces, or consider getting Invisalign removable braces, with advice from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and braces.

Teeth whitening is generally not recommended for pregnant women because pregnancy can cause health problems with the teeth and gums. Avoid any dental procedures while pregnant unless it is an emergency with advice from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and teeth whitening.

Treating a toothache require determining whether the source of the problem lies in the gums or the with the teeth. Deep cleaning, tooth extraction and root canals may all be used to cure a toothache. Visit a dentist to discuss the options for treating a toothache with advice from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and oral health.

The treatment for tooth decay will vary depending on the extent and the severity of the tooth decay or cavity. Small amounts of tooth decay can be treated with fillings, but larger portions of decay may call for a tooth extraction, root canal or crown. Visit a dentist to discuss different treatments for tooth decay with advice from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and oral health.

Cleaning dentures requires using specialized toothpastes and toothbrushes, avoiding over wear, and soaking the dentures in denture cleaning solution on a regular basis. Keep bacteria and fungus from forming on the surface of dentures with instructions from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and dentures.

Find the best teeth whitening toothpaste by looking for a brand that is approved by the American Dental Association and making sure peroxide is one of the ingredients. Look for teeth whitening toothpaste that is made for sensitive teeth with advice from a general dentist in this free video on dentistry and teeth whitening.