How Often Should We Get Dental X-Rays How often should we get dental x-rays? That is a dilemma that everyone that routinely visits the dentist faces. Should it be twice a year? Once a year? Every other year? What is an x-ray anyway? Well, without getting too technical, an x-ray is basically an electromagnetic wave […]
The Pain of Dental Bills The ever rising cost of dental procedures is the biggest obstacle that Americans face when making a decision on whether or not to visit a dentist. With wages not keeping up with current inflation we have to make decisions based upon which needs comes first and often visiting the dentist […]
Sugar-Free Candy That Can Potentially Lower Cavities? The journal Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins recently published a study by the German company, Organobalance GmbH, regarding a specific type of sugar-free candy they created that can potentially reduce cavities by “significantly lowering bad oral bacterias” in your mouth. Let’s hope that this leads to something that candy […]
bruxism Bruxism, the unconsciously gritting or grinding of the teeth in times of stress or during sleep occurs more often than many people think. Constant grinding of the teeth eventually leads to tooth damage and pain in the jaw. It often occurs when one is asleep and not really detected unless there has been […]
Taking Care of Your Teeth While Pregnant While pregnant you may experience some changes in your oral health. The primary changes are due to a surge in hormones – mainly an increase in estrogen and progesterone –- can intensify the way gum tissues react to plaque. If the plaque isn’t removed, it might lead to […]
Why Do General Dentists Refer to Specialists? Several general dentists treat a vast majority of treatments for patients; however there are some more complex procedures that will cause for a general dentist to refer out to a specialist. Whether or not a general dentists refers out to a specialist or not, normally depends on their […]
Brush Up on Healthy Teeth Simple Steps for Kids’ Smiles* 1. Start cleaning teeth early. As soon as the first tooth appears, begin cleaning by wiping with a clean, damp cloth every day. When more teeth come in, switch to a small, soft toothbrush. Begin using toothpaste with fluoride when the child is 2 […]
Taking Care of Your Teeth During Cancer Treatment Taking care to make sure your health is in the best possible way during cancer treatment is a very difficult thing to do. The National Institute of Head and Craniofacial Research has some excellent advice on how to care for your mouth. They recommend seeing your dentist […]
Silver vs. White Fillings: What’s the Difference? Cavities are a frequent problem people routinely go to the dentist for. If it is not a severe case, the dentist often will take out the decayed part of the tooth and place a filling to patch it up. There are two commonly used fillings that the dentist […]
Facts About Periodontal Disease (Gum Disease) A lot of people are unaware that at least 3 out of 4 Americans suffer from some form of periodontal gum disease, which can show up as early as in their 30’s and is the leading cause of tooth loss. Brushing your teeth at least twice a day, for […]