"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, […]
Dental implants are artificial contraptions a dental surgeon inserts into a person’s jawbone in order to help fix dental issues such as the loss or damage of one or more teeth. There are four distinct types of implants that are commonly used in the dental profession. In this blog, we will give you a brief […]
If you happen to lose a tooth or damage it by accident, you need not worry about your smile being compromised. You can restore your tooth with a dental implant restoration that replicates your original tooth - root included! As opposed to traditional implant surgery, guided implant surgery lets you get a new tooth in […]
Having white teeth is like adding a few points to your confidence. Nearly every one of us desires bright white teeth to show off when we smile. Luckily, teeth whitening helps with that and can be done at home or at the dentist’s office. The only prerequisite—the teeth need to be healthy with no replacements […]
