7 Habits of Highly Effective Dental Care
Playing off the title of the famous Stephen Covey publication, this article will focus on maintaining optimal care for your Dental Hygeine by forming proven and successful habits. Habit 1 – Brush At Least Twice Daily If nothing else, remember that brushing your teeth with an ADA recommended toothbrush at least twice daily is the […]
Mysteries of the Mouth: The Hit New Oral Hygiene Musical
In order to understand how to better your oral hygiene you must know what other parts of your mouth exist beyond teeth and how to care for them. Read on to learn more about the mysteries of the mouth and how we compare it to a Broadway musical. The Teeth – Stars of the Show […]
Different Dentures and Their Benefits
Patients are often hesitant to the idea of getting dentures. When faced with teeth loss, the self-esteem of a person can be slowly but surely degrading. There are many different types of dentures that are available to the general public today and before making any major decisions, a potential patient must be informed about the […]
Finding Oral Cancer at the Early Stages
Many people believe that cancer cells are found by testing your blood count. This can be proven true in some cases but can many times be false. During a checkup a dentist will look at the patient’s mouth and attempt to find any types of lumps or patches of red or white areas. This is […]
The Causes and Treatments of a Dental Abscess
What is a dental abscess? What causes it and how do you treat it? If you continue reading, these questions will be answered so that you will have a better idea of what to expect before visiting the dentist. The major signs that a dental abscess is forming or has formed are usually a throbbing […]
What To Expect For a Root Canal
Many people must visit their local dentist to check if they need a root canal. Having this procedure done is imperative to the health of the oral cavity and the person. When a root canal is in place, the inner parts of the tooth is exposed which can cause much pain. If action is taken […]
Essential Dental Cleaning
Dental cleaning is a way of eliminating tartar and plaque that has built up on the surface of the teeth and on the gum over time. Found below are specific reasons on why is it essential to have a dental cleaning often. Healthy Teeth Having gum disease can attribute to having loss of teeth. To […]
Is it Worth it to Get Braces?
Braces are something that many people will face in their lives. They can improve the way someone looks by helping to align their teeth along with many other health benefits. It is important to sit down and speak with your dentist about the different types of products and the different outcomes of braces for the […]
When Should You Visit Your Dentist
Visiting your dentist once every six months at the least is very important. Routine cleanings are expected, but other more frequent visits are needed as well. It is very important to know the difference between a situation that can wait for the regular routine visit or having an emergency visit for something that should be […]
Why The Dental X-Ray is Important
Thanks to an enormous selection of equipment like mouth mirrors, magnification, and intra-oral cameras, your dentist can see what is going on in the mouth. However, there still are many areas of the mouth that are hidden. The hidden spaces inside the mouth are beneath fillings, inside tooth grooves, in between your teeth, the jawbone […]