A missing tooth does not stay a quiet gap. The gum heals, the bone underneath starts to shrink, and the teeth around the space may begin to drift. None of this usually happens overnight, which is why many people put the decision off. The catch is that waiting can change the treatment. You do not need to…
A bad taste that keeps returning after brushing is rarely just a brushing problem. If it sits at the very back of the mouth, around a partly erupted wisdom tooth, the source may be a small gum pocket that traps food, plaque and bacteria where a toothbrush can’t reach. Wisdom teeth arrive late and often in a…
