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 […]
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 […]
7 things you may not know about teeth 1. Dry mouth and tongue can cause tooth decay Saliva helps protect the teeth from dental caries, gingivitis, and aids in chewing, swallowing and digesting food. Also, saliva neutralizes the acid included in the food that you eat, helping the enamel absorb less acid. Remember to drink […]
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 […]
Cheese as a Cavity Preventor The May/June 2013 edition of the General Dentistry has published a recent study consisting of teens eating different types of lactose food and found that the ones consuming cheese, cheddar cheese to be specific, produced a higher pH than the others. Many studies have shown that higher pH prevents tooth […]
Toothbrushes: Manual v Electric What is an electric toothbrush? Just like what the name implies, an electric toothbrush is powered by electricity. You charge the toothbrush and once it’s fully charged, you can use it up to 2 weeks without recharging. There are also toothbrushes that are powered by replaceable alkaline batteries. Effectiveness An […]
Dental Implants Many people are confused as to what dental implants are. This specific dental procedure is not the same as having a fixed bridge made up to replace a missing tooth. Usually a bridge consists of at least 2 crowns and a pontic placed together, which is then cemented over the existing adjoining teeth. […]
Dental Problems: What We Need To Do To Avoid Them What causes tooth decay? The main goal of brushing is to remove leftover food stuck between your teeth that can develop into a sticky film called plaque. Left over time, it can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. The problem with plaque is that […]