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Hospital or dentist: Where should you go during a dental emergency?

Dental emergencies can happen at any time. Any dental emergency related to your gums or teeth can be serious and must never be ignored. In fact, ignoring a serious injury can increase the possibility of permanent damage and the need for more expensive and complicated treatment in the future.  Hospital or an emergency dentist: where should you go for your dental emergency?  Like other medical emergencies, dental emergencies require different levels of care, depending on their severity. Where you go to get yourself treated depends on the kind of problem you are facing. When should you go to a hospital? Oral traumas involving the mouth and face that require immediate medical assistance include: Dislocation of the jaw Fractures of the jaw Serious rips and cuts of the soft tissues of the mouth and face Infection that is impacting swallowing or breathing When to see a dental expert? There are some emergencies that may not be cons...

Signs of a TMJ disorder?

TMJ disorders are a set of conditions that lead to dysfunction and pain in the jaw joint and the muscles controlling jaw movement. An estimate suggests that millions of people around the world are affected by this problem. The disorder is known to be more common in women than men. Signs and symptoms: A range of signs or symptoms may be connected to TMJ disorders: pain, especially in the jaw joint or chewing muscles, is the most common. Other signs include: Radiating pain in the neck, jaw and face Locking of the jaw or limited movement Jaw muscle stiffness Painful popping, clicking, or grating in the jaw joint when closing or opening the mouth Change in the way the lower and upper teeth fit together For most patients, discomfort caused by TMJ disorder eventually disappears on its own. Self-care practices such as using ice packs, consuming soft foods, avoiding gum chewing, yawning too wide, and doing easy jaw-stretching exercises are effective in ...

An Overview of Orthodontic Treatment

Orthodontics is a specialty treatment that is most frequently linked to metal braces. However, this field involves treatment for any tooth and jaw positioning problems, so that the teeth can function more effectively. The way in which lower and upper teeth meet when in a biting position is called an occlusion. The aim of an orthodontic treatment is to get the bite in the right alignment. Although orthodontics can be performed on people of all ages, most dentists believe patients around the age group of 12-13 years are the most ideal patients. Few of the many problems that can be treated through orthodontics include crowded or crooked teeth, teeth that stick out at wrong angles, under-bites, misaligned jaw and overbites. In case there are gaps or spaces in between the teeth, they can also be treated with orthodontic treatment Brampton . The main goal is to get healthy, straight teeth. When there is an issue with the bite, this can affect the overall health, making it li...