Dr. Shady Salem
Halitosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Home Remedies
Halitosis, also known as bad breath, is an unpleasant odor that arises from the oral cavity. Many people have halitosis and are...
Signs of Gum Disease: What You Should Know
Many people overlook or not take the signs of gum disease seriously such as gum bleeding. If the inflammation of the gum...
Tooth Decay Treatment: What Are the Options?
If a tooth is already damaged by bacteria, a tooth decay treatment is needed. Without treatment, the decay progresses continuously. Also, bacteria...
Tooth Decay: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Tooth decay, also known as dental caries, is a destructive disease of the tooth hard tissues (enamel and dentin). It is the...
Toddler Tooth Decay: Causes and Treatment
Tooth decay not only affects adults but also affects toddlers. The main reasons for toddler tooth decay are going to the bed with a...
Implant or Bridge: Which One Is Right for You?
Implant or bridge? replacing a missing tooth will help you restore your smile, chewing function, and self-confidence. Also, it will prevent the tilting of...
Teeth Sensitive To Cold: Causes and Treatment
Teeth sensitive to cold are the teeth that cause discomfort or pain in response to cold stimuli such as cold drinks and cold air. It...
How Long Do Dental Implants Last?
How long do dental implants last? Many patients ask this question when they search for the best treatment option to replace a missing tooth...
TMJ: Anatomy, Function, and Disorders
TMJ is the abbreviation for the temporomandibular joint. It connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull. There are 2 temporomandibular joints (one in...
Jaw Pain: Possible Causes and Treatment
Jaw pain is an uncomfortable pain in or around the jaw that affects your ability to speak, chew, and swallow. TMJ disorders are the...
LATEST ARTICLES
All-On-4 Dental Implants [with Pictures]
All-on-4 dental implants treatment is a surgical procedure that involves the rehabilitation of a completely edentulous jaw with only four implants, and...
Dental Implant Procedure: How It is Performed [with Pictures]
A dental implant procedure is a surgical procedure that involves the placement of artificial tooth roots (similar in shape to screws) into...
Tooth Abscess Treatment [with Pictures]
A tooth abscess is a collection of pus that can form in different parts of the oral cavity as a result of...
Periodontal Abscess: Symptoms & Causes [with Pictures]
A periodontal abscess is a collection of pus that occurs in the tooth-supporting tissues (the periodontium) as a result of bacterial infection....
Tooth Anatomy: Structure & Function [with Pictures]
With your teeth, you can cut, crush, and grind food to prepare it for swallowing and digestion. Also, your teeth play an...
