An introduction to gingivitis and periodontal diseases
Gingivitis and periodontal disease belong to the group of diseases of the supporting apparatus of teeth. According to numerous international studies, these diseases, in addition to dental caries, are the most widespread diseases in humans. It is believed that the vast majority of adults and about 30% of children have this disease and what makes […]
Avoiding Bad Breath – How caring for your teeth and mouth can reduce bad breath
Bad breath is a huge turnoff to people. Meeting people for the first time may wind up being your last time if your breath stinks! Bad breath and halitosis can make you feel self conscious and embarrassed. However, your dental professional can recommend you good ideas on how to combat bad breath. This may in […]
Helping Your Child Cope with Braces
Unfortunately for some children and young adults the formation of teeth from birth, coupled with the usage and the environmental effects throughout their lives, may cause the need for braces. While your kids may loathe the thought of having braces and groan at the parents who are recommending it, they will thank you later on! […]
What is a Root Canal Procedure?
The root canal; you may have heard of this eerie and ominous procedure. If you have never had a root canal procedure, aka Endodontic Treatment, performed and need one, then you may be freaking out! Your dentist warns you to brush your teeth and floss regularly to avoid it. Maybe a friend of yours has […]
Do Dental X-rays Pose a Health Risk?
The Dental X-ray is the most commonly used preventative and diagnostic test that dentists utilize to check for tooth issues in their patients. It is the standard when going in for your six month to 1 year checkup. Your dentist may perform Bite Wing X-rays amongst many other types of X-ray scans. X-rays are taken […]
Reasons why you should visit a dentist
Having a fear or phobia of going to the dentist is one of many reasons why you may avoid going. For some people the cost may put you off going as dental treatments can become very expensive if a lot of work is required. Other people just do not see regular dental visits as high […]
Stress free trips to the dentist with children
When taking children to the dentist it can be very stressful for both the children and the parents. From dealing with the fear of the dentist to challenging behavior there is lots to consider before you go and when you get there. Luckily, there are a number of things that you can do to make […]
Natural Toothpaste Alternatives
Many commercial toothpastes are full of chemicals and ingredients that can actually be harmful to our bodies particularly over the longer term. Yes, it is true that you can purchase ‘natural toothpaste’ but even with some of these it is worth checking out the ingredients just to make sure that the substitutes they have made […]
Natural Toothache Cures
It is the middle of the night or a national holiday and there are few chemists or dentists open and even those that are happen to be located miles away. And then it happens…dreaded toothache strikes and causing pain that you can only relate to if you have experienced it yourself. If you are lucky […]
What To Do If You Have a Toothache
This may sound familiar. You order your favorite lunchtime meal, sit down at your desk and bite into it. You use your incisors (four front teeth) to rip into it and push it to the side of your mouth to start chewing when BAM, the pain hits you like a ton of bricks! You grab […]