A tooth ache is a feeling of pain in a tooth itself or around a tooth. While tooth decay is often the cause of tooth ache, other causes may include sinus or ear infections. Should your tooth ache persist, you should contact your dentist as soon as possible to prevent the infection and pain from
Crooked teeth, overbites and underbites are usually inherited traits from ones parents but can also be a result of loss of baby teeth at an early age or certain habits as a child. Not all malocclusion require treatment as the teeth may look aesthetically unpleasing but are not necessarily a health hazard. In the modern
A chipped, cracked or broken tooth is usually a cosmetic dental issue; however it may become serious if the nerve tissue inside the tooth is exposed. The exposed nerve is in most cases is very painful and increases your risk for infection. You should see your dentist as soon as possible to have the tooth