Dental Guides: Dental Care (Page 33)
The Effects of Bulimia Nervosa on Dental Health
Although food is something that all of us need on a daily basis in order to survive, the reality is that there are many people who struggle when it comes to seeing food in a healthy way. As a matter of fact, according to the National Eating Disorder Association, there are approximately 10 million people within the United States who are currently battling with some form of an eating disorder. More... ❯❯❯
Teeth Grinding Treatment Options
Teeth grinding is also called bruxism, which comes from the greek work ‘brychein’ – meaning to gnaw or gnash your teeth together. It is estimated that 20% of American people suffer from bruxism, which happens while the person is fast asleep. Because the bruxism sufferer is asleep, only about 80% of people who grind their teeth are actually aware of it. It usually takes a partner or someone... ❯❯❯
5 Tooth Erosion Treatment Tips
Although tooth enamel has the distinction of being the hardest substance in the human body, that doesn’t mean that it is impenetrable. And it just so happens that you are your own worst enemy when it comes to the state of your tooth enamel. The foods and beverages you consume may be intended to sustain your body, but they first have to pass through your mouth and get ground up by your teeth, and... ❯❯❯
How to Have More Confidence for Your Texas Wedding
You've dreamt about this day since you were a little girl. You want everything to be perfect. The food, the dress, the venue, and the entertainment must all be perfect, but what about your smile? Your smile is your most crucial accessory on your momentous day. A necklace, sparkly shoes, and veil cannot compare to your gorgeous smile. Remember that you're going to be the center of attention, and... ❯❯❯
Top 5 Tips for Restoring Tooth Enamel
Although most of us were raised to do things like brush our teeth after every meal and visit our dentist for an annual teeth cleaning, the reality is that as many of us got older, we also got a bit more negligent when it came to maintaining proper oral care. We started drinking lots of sodas. Our diets began to consist of loads of sugar and starch. We began taking all kinds of medications. And... ❯❯❯
The Best Treatment Options for Tooth Aches and Pains
Tooth Aches and pains can become extremely uncomfortable and difficult to live with on a daily basis. Ideally when a toothache develops you would visit the dentist immediately. Unfortunately, it is often quite difficult to get a dentist appointment quickly and so you are left in pain for days or even weeks. As you wait, it is helpful to have some tricks up your sleeve to help you to reduce the... ❯❯❯
Overcoming Your Fear of the Dentists Drill
We all have things that instil fear within us, cause us stress and anxiety and sleepless nights. It can be something as small as a fear of insects or animals to a deeper fear that affects our safety or causes us pain or discomfort. The fear of the dentist is something that affects a high percentage of people as we often associate a trip to the dentist with the use of drills, extensive work and... ❯❯❯
5 Common Causes of Dental Cavities
If you put a group of people together in one room and you asked them to tell you about one of the places they least like to go, we wouldn’t be surprised in the least if an overwhelming majority said the dentist. It’s not so much the idea of going to the dentist office that makes a lot of us nervous; it’s wondering what they’re going to say after performing a check-up or doing a couple of X-rays... ❯❯❯
5 Healthy Teeth Whitening Options
Although most people absolutely hate those twice-yearly trips to the dentist, everyone wants the bright, shiny smile that consistent dental care provides. But what happens if you brush after every meal, floss daily and still don’t seem to have the gleaming white smile you desire? It’s tough to look at advertising and television for a comparison, as those models and actors spend tens of thousands... ❯❯❯
Getting Braces: 5 Things You Should Know
The thing about braces is that not only are they for preteens, but adults as well. No matter if you have a few crooked bottom teeth or a severe overbite, getting braces might be the only way to bring your smile back. Not only can braces or adult orthodontics make your teeth straighter and your smile whiter, but also it can bring your confidence and self esteem back too. There is nothing like... ❯❯❯
