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Figuring Out If You Need to Visit an Oral Surgeon
When do you know if you need to visit an oral surgeon or not? First, you have to know what oral surgeons are and what they do. Basically, oral surgeons are dentists who have gone to dental school and studied for another four years at hospitals as part of surgical residencies. Studying in hospitals for these extra years helps them…
Continue readingUnderstanding Sensitive Teeth
Sensitive teeth are painful and inconvenient, but they’re also easily treatable and easily preventable. Usually, changing a few lifestyle habits can make a big difference in the level of your tooth pain. Sensitive teeth are very common now, and many dental hygiene products have been developed to alleviate the discomfort they cause. If eating acidic foods or brushing and flossing…
Continue readingCavity Prevention Advice for Everyone
If you think it’s okay to miss out on routinely caring for your dental health, think again. Poor dental hygiene can negatively impact your overall physical health. That’s because tooth decay, cavities and gum disease can lead to serious illnesses and chronic health issues. The best way to keep these issues from occurring is to learn about the causes of…
Continue readingReasons and Remedies for Tooth Discoloration
Yellowed or stained teeth can make you hesitant to smile. Fortunately, your dentist has solutions for you that can give you your confidence back to smile broadly. Tooth discoloration doesn’t have to be a lifelong problem, keep reading to find out more. Typical Causes of Teeth Discoloration Understanding the cause of your tooth discoloration is the first step toward finding…
Continue readingWhy Flossing Is a Must, Not a Maybe
The majority of us brush our teeth regularly to keep our teeth healthy and prevent bad breath. Unfortunately, the majority of us don’t floss daily. Brushing only cleans about 70 percent of the teeth’s surfaces, so only about a third of us clean all of the teeth’s surfaces by flossing each day. Flossing is vital for preventing cavities, gum disease…
Continue readingCauses of Bleeding Gums and Gum Disease
How Can I Learn About Gum Disease? Were you aware of the fact that gum disease is just as dangerous to your oral and physical health as tooth decay and cavities are? Known as periodontal disease in the medical world, gum disease is a group of conditions that destroys gum tissue and bone, leading to tooth loss and other serious…
Continue readingBrush Up on the Benefits of Brushing
You may be wondering what the big deal is when it comes to brushing your teeth. In fact, you probably already have a good idea of how to brush your teeth. This simple, routine habit that you’ve been doing every day since childhood isn’t that difficult. While it’s true that brushing your teeth is relatively simple, it’s also true that…
Continue readingHave You Cracked Your Teeth Due to Stress from the Pandemic?
The New York Times reported that early in the coronavirus shutdown, there was a dramatic rise in the incidence of cracked teeth, migraines, tooth sensitivity and jaw pain. This was due to the increased number of people who were working from home, lost their jobs, got sick or had any number of stressful things occur during the pandemic. Bruxism is…
Continue readingDental Care Basics
It’s impossible to get through the day without using your mouth. Whether you’re enjoying your morning coffee, having breakfast on the go, taking your vitamins or addressing your co-workers, your mouth is constantly in use. Your mouth is the starting point for many of your daily activities, so it gets a lot of use and should be kept as healthy…
Continue readingAre Dental Implants Right for You?
Would I Be a Good Candidate for Dental Implants? Your teeth are an integral part of your good overall health as well as your oral health, so it’s essential that you maintain them properly. The CDC reports that almost one-fifth of the adult population over the age of 65 has lost all of their teeth, and two-thirds of those between…
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