Dental Guides (Page 47)
Do I Have Gum Disease? What Are The Signs And Symptoms?
Gum disease can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort and can lead to serious infection and other dental problems if you do not address it early on. It is caused by the build-up of bacteria, plaque and tartar on the teeth and gums. By following a consistent oral health routine at home and cutting down on sugar and processed foods, you can prevent it from occurring. Unfortunately, many adults... ❯❯❯
The Benefits of Regular Teeth Cleanings
Getting your teeth cleaned on a regular basis can be very important for many different reasons. While most people think that the largest reason is that it keeps your teeth healthy, it can also help you to keep your body healthy all over. Most dentists recommend that you get a cleaning every six months and this can be a way to prevent many of the issues that can occur from disease or decay. What... ❯❯❯
Taking Care of Your Oral Health
Teeth serve a very important purpose. The biggest purpose of teeth is to crush and grind up food to be digested in the body and this function is one that most people take for granted. They may just assume that sensitivity to hot, cold, or pain when chewing is just part of life, but it can indicate a very significant issue that can signify disease, decay, or infection in the mouth. Your teeth and... ❯❯❯
Teeth Whitening 101
How your teeth look can have a big effect upon the first impression that you set for people. Teeth whitening is a very simple process these days that can make a big impact upon the color of your teeth, as well as how you feel about yourself. Most people think that the at home kits are just as efficient, but they will take much longer for you to see results. In addition, if you have particularly... ❯❯❯
Emergency Dental Care Requires a Plan
There are few things more unpleasant than biting into some food and chomping down unexpectedly into something hard such as a bone or shell that chips or even breaks a tooth. When a tooth is chipped or broken, oftentimes there is a significant amount of pain that accompanies the injury and it is vital to get to a dentist quickly to get the problem taken care of. That is why having plans in place... ❯❯❯
Dental Post-Surgery Tips for Easy Recovery
Ask anyone who has been through it and they will tell you that recovering from even minor dental surgery requires extra time and comfort for the overall health and well-being of each patient. While the discomfort is only temporary, dental surgery limits a person’s ability to talk and eat properly and involves some over-the-counter pain medication during the healing process.Although needing a... ❯❯❯
Iinvisalign: A Great alternative to Braces
If you have been suggested to wear braces by a dentist, I know how that feels, it doesn’t feel good at all. No one wants all those metals in their mouth all the time. No one wants to go through the pain that comes with metal braces including wires irritating you. For people wearing braces, everybody wants to get the braces off sooner. It is just not what you desired for your teeth to get them... ❯❯❯
3 Tips for Preventing Tooth Decay
Tooth Decay is a common health problem that many people will experience throughout their lives. Being informed about how to properly take care of your mouth is the best prevention for Tooth Decay. Tooth Decay is caused by the build-up of bad bacteria, germs and plaque around our teeth and gums. If this bacteria and plaque is not removed from the mouth it can eat through the tooth enamel, causing... ❯❯❯
Dealing with Dental Anxiety
Does the thought of visiting the dentist send chills down your spine? Do you believe that the face of pure evil lurks behind that white mask your dentist wears? Would you rather spend the weekend in line at the DMV with your in-laws and seven highly caffeinated five year-olds than schedule a 30 minute dental cleaning? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you probably suffer from... ❯❯❯
