The effects of dental beauty on mental health is an interesting subject which has been a growing topic within recent years. It would be interesting to know that this effect is mutual; in other words, how mental health affects physical…
Pediatric dentistry has always been an important source of concern for parents. Commonly due as most children are afraid of dentistry, so they resist their dentistry treatment, which makes it impossible for dentists to do their work. While it has…
One of the most common reasons for why children are afraid of dentistry is that children never are ready for this big challenge and have no information about it, so they would experience fear and stress when they meet a…
A crossbite is a type of malocclusion, or a misalignment of teeth, in which upper teeth are placed inside of lower teeth. This malocclusion can affect a tooth or a group of teeth including front or back teeth or both.…
Angular cheilitis or angular stomatitis is a skin inflammatory disorder affecting corners of our mouth. The disorder would be developed at or both corners of the mouth and it can occur in any age group. Angular cheilitis would be caused…
Teeth, gums and jaw’s form are the most important constituents of a smile design. For most people, the most perfect smile is a Hollywood smile. Having even straight teeth and a standard jaw is the first prerequisite for reaching a…
Orthodontic instruments and devices are divided into two categories: a category includes consumables which are used for a single patient and another category includes instruments used by the orthodontist. This article intends to explain each of them separately. Consumables Used…
Orthodontics is a dentistry treatment where midline discrepancy and dental and jaw malocclusions can be solved. Since, orthodontics also somehow will improve the beauty of patients, it is categorized as a cosmetic treatment, as well. Orthodontics with veneer is a…
Sinus involvement commonly occurs when someone extracts their upper molar teeth or when procedures that are located at the back portion of the upper jaw are carried out. A sinus opening may occur because the bone which is shared between…
The bad habit of finger sucking, especially thumb sucking, in children and its impact on their teeth is something that cannot be ignored. For different reasons, children and newborns would suck their fingers. Although this bad habit has no detrimental…
