Can Wisdom Teeth Surgery Cause a Thinning of the Face?

by Ask the Dentist August 12, 2010

I had my wisdom teeth removed six months ago at the age of 21. My appearance seems to have changed. My jaw seems narrower and seems to sit a little higher on my face. Is this possible?


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The 10 Real Reasons You Want Invisalign

by Ask the Dentist August 11, 2010

Contrary to what the slick marketing campaigns will tell you, Invisalign is not all about vanity. It’s ironic that such a powerful product that has made leaps and bounds in orthodontics is marketed using such frivolous principles. It’s not about the convenience of being able to eat candy while you straighten your teeth or about forgoing a metal-mouth smile in photographs.


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Do Blondes Have Yellower Teeth Than Brunettes?

by Ask the Dentist August 7, 2010

Someone told me that their dentist told them that their teeth are naturally discolored because she is a natural blonde. Is it true that blondes have natural yellowing of their teeth?


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Can an Electric Toothbrush Cause Bleeding Gums?

by Ask the Dentist July 29, 2010

Is it normal for the rotations of the toothbrush to cause bleeding around the teeth or gums? I’ve been trying to use an electric toothbrush (not the expensive kind) and my teeth and gums started bleeding, one area in particular.


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Sinus Drainage and Pain After a Root Canal Procedure

by Ask the Dentist July 28, 2010

Shortly after I returned home from from the dentist, I leaned over and had a sudden gush of watery substance drain from my left nostril. It smelled just like the sodium hypochloride that the dentist used to flush my roots. Is it possible to drill through the root into the sinus cavity?


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