A toothache is any pain in or around a tooth. Toothache pain can be caused by inflammation of the pulp and by pressure from surrounding swollen tissue. The pulp contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue, so when it is inflamed, the nerves in the tooth are irritated and can cause pain. Toothache pain can […]
Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you. A perfectly aligned, bright, and beautiful smile can leave a lasting first impression. In fact, a study conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry showed that 92% of adults believe that a smile is an important asset in social situations. Cosmetic […]
A smile makeover can be the best treatment procedure to attend to all your dental deformities. A cosmetic dentist can help you attain the smile of your dreams through several dental treatments, a few of which has been listed below. Professional Teeth Whitening Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to make your smile […]
"Oh! I miss my tooth!" Looking in the mirror and rehearsing how to smile while disguising the gap created by a lost tooth is something we've all done at some point in our lives. Missing a tooth or multiple teeth raises concerns over your physical appearance, health, and mental emotions. A mouth full of clean […]
A whiff of bad breath is not something anyone wants to deal with when you have to meet many people around the clock. You might not even be aware that you have bad breath, as your friends may be outright scared to tell you that you have a nasty breath. Nowadays, bad breath is more […]
Endodontics is a field of dentistry that deals with the dental pulp inside the tooth and the tissues surrounding it. The term originates from the Greek word “endo” meaning “inside” and “odont” meaning “tooth”. At Bay Smile Design in Sunnyvale, California, our expert trio made up of Dr. Richard Lee, Dr. Katarina Tu, and Dr. […]
Dental anxiety happens when a person is in a dental setting and is experiencing fear or anxiety. It might be associated with fear of the syringe, the drill, or the dental setting itself. Dental anxiety can become dental phobia when this fear becomes unjustified and irrational. This could cause delayed appointments with your dentist. Subsequently, […]
Root canal treatment is a procedure that eliminates bacteria from the infected root canal, stops further infection of the tooth, and protects the natural tooth. The process of root canal involves removing the infected pulp and the tooth is cleaned thoroughly and carefully disinfected. After all of this is done, it is filled and properly […]
For the past several decades, medical technology has advanced at an astounding rate. And this has particularly revolutionized the dental industry. The emergence of 3D dentistry has been one of the most important and exciting breakthroughs in dental diagnostic technology. However, because it is so new, most individuals are likely unaware of what it is. […]
Do you put off going to the dentist’s office despite having a horrible toothache because sitting on the chair gives you the jitters? Well, you are not alone. Thousands of people refuse to go to their dentist because they have a phobia of medical facilities. Fortunately, there’s a solution to that—sedation dentistry. In this blog, […]
