You no doubt have some expectations for your first attempt at teeth whitening—and that’s a whiter smile, with the surfaces of your teeth progressively lightening over the coming days and weeks. You probably don’t expect extreme and possibly painful irritation to your gums and the other soft tissues in your mouth, perhaps accompanied by localized swelling. What does this reaction indicate?
Allergy or Sensitivity
You could be experiencing an allergy or sensitivity to hydrogen peroxide, which is an active ingredient in most teeth-whitening gels.…
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A root canal is a procedure that treats a tooth that is infected or significantly decayed. During a root canal, the dentist will remove infected matter from the tooth’s pulp chamber and clean and seal the root canal to prevent additional infection. While a root canal is a relatively common and safe procedure, like any dental treatment, it does come with some potential side effects. Here is what you need to know:…
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Your jaw is the only moving bone connected to your skull. The joint that connects the jaw to your skull is called the temporomandibular (TMJ) joint. As you can imagine, the TMJ works hard—it slides and moves when you speak and chew. Therefore, a TMJ disorder, or TMJ syndrome, can be significantly challenging in your day-to-day life.
TMJ treatment is available, however, and this type of treatment is often offered by dentists.…
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