Dental Guides (Page 40)
Will Dentists Be Able to Regrow Teeth in the Future?
Technology is moving faster and faster as the years go by. Significant advances are being made in major industries, including health and dentistry, and thereby improving the quality of life for individuals all over the world. One particularly exciting area within dentistry is the possibility of regrowing teeth in the near future. Why Regrow Teeth? Why could regrowing teeth be good news for... ❯❯❯
Dental Health Basics for Pregnant Women
When you’re pregnant and responsible for the little life that is growing within, it’s essential that you do all that you can to remain in top physical condition. This would include doing your best to maintain great oral health. Although for the most part, good dental practices for pregnant women are the same as what all individuals should do, there are a couple of extra things that are important... ❯❯❯
How to Care for Your Teeth After a Root Canal
When a cavity has gone so deeply into a tooth that you feel constant pain and your dentist does an X-ray and determines that there is an infection past your gum line, there’s a pretty good chance that they are going to recommend that you get a root canal. The reason why is because oftentimes the nerves surrounding a particular tooth have become damaged – so damaged that they must be removed in... ❯❯❯
A Few Essential Facts about Teeth
In order to have a clear understanding of what it takes to maintain a healthy dental program, it can help to know a few things about teeth in general, such as when we can expect our first few teeth to fall out, what it means to have wisdom teeth removed or perhaps the types of teeth we have in general. One obvious fact is that teeth are an incredibly important part of the digestive process,... ❯❯❯
A Digital 'Magic Wand' Makes Going to the Dentist a More Comfortable Experience
Almost everyone is familiar with the awkward and uncomfortable goop-filled plastic tray that is inserted into the mouth and used for taking impressions of the teeth and gums. Thankfully, now there is an alternative, called the iTero digital impression system. What is iTero? The iTero system takes 3-D digital impressions of patients' teeth and gums quickly and comfortably, with 99.5% accuracy.... ❯❯❯
5 Ways to Get Rid of Your Dental Fears
You open the front door and take the first step inside. Almost instantly you can hear the whirl of a drill in the far off distance, and what might possibly be the sound of quiet desperation and struggle on the receiving end of that gruesome apparatus. You can start smelling the sweat dripping from your brow, and look for the nearest seat to bury yourself in so you can take a moment to catch your... ❯❯❯
5 Basic Cavity Prevention Tips
Cavity prevention is vital. Cavities, or dental caries, are not only painful, but they can also cause bad breath and other issues with your health. Dentists and medical health professionals say that caring for your teeth is critical for your overall wellbeing. Next to brushing and flossing, it is important to take daily measures to make sure your oral and dental health is in excellent shape.... ❯❯❯
Top 3 tips to get the perfect smile
Sick of hiding your pearly whites from the camera or smiling through closed lips when in public? While your smile is one of the first features people notice, few are actually happy with how theirs looks. If you want to get the perfect smile then these three tips should give a whole new definition to “grin and bear it”! A clean smile is a beautiful smile, so make sure your teeth are given a... ❯❯❯
5 Bad Oral Health Habits to Break in 2014
In the New Year, many people choose to make lifestyle changes and stick to resolutions in order to improve themselves and their lifestyles for the better. One of the most important changes you can make in 2014, is to be more mindful about your oral health and hygiene. Here are 5 bad oral health habits to break in 2014 for a healthier, happier you! Stop crunching! You finish sipping on a soda,... ❯❯❯
Common Causes of Tooth Enamel Loss and Erosion
Tooth enamel is one of the most important tissues in your entire body. Even though it is the hardest – it has to protect your teeth – it can still become damaged or it can erode. Tooth enamel is important because it protects the nerve of your teeth from becoming damaged – keeping the nerve healthy is important because the nerve is essentially the life force of the tooth. When it comes down to it,... ❯❯❯
