Because liquids more easily can get into areas where food can’t, such as into cavities, small fractures and other imperfections, the things people drink most often tend to have the biggest effect on their teeth. Those who drink sugary sodas that also have phosphoric acid are among the worst substances for teeth. Coffee with a […]
Don’t Use Cheap, Ineffective Mouth Guards
With the new school year about to start and many students heading back out onto the football, soccer and other playing fields, the need for a truly good mouth guard is very important to protect kids and young adults. A good mouth guard will absorb jolting shocks and prevent wearers from biting their tongues or […]
Milk Does Teeth A Lot of Good
One of the most beneficial foods for bones and teeth is one that fewer households are putting into their refrigerators, partly due to the extremely high price of food. A gallon of milk used to be affordable and plentiful in U.S. households, but recent rises in transportation costs and the price of the corn upon […]
Funny Tooth Jokes
In light of April 1st, here are some feel good tooth and dentistry jokes that will keep your next visit to the dentist light hearted. Q: What does a dentist do during an earthquake? A: She braces herself! Q: What did the tooth say to the dentist as she was leaving? A: Fill me in […]
Oral Cancer Risks Can Be Significant
There are many types of cancer that can affect your body, but if you are like most people, you aren’t aware of the many types of oral cancer that can not only claim your oral health but also claim your life. Staying abreast of regular dental checkups twice per year can help to prevent serious […]
What is Dental Abscess?
Learn the facts of Dental Abscess. What is a Dental Abscess? “A dental abscess (also termed a dentoalveolar abscess, tooth abscess or root abscess), is a localized collection of pus associated with a tooth. The most common type of dental abscess is a periapical abscess, and the second most common is a periodontal abscess. In […]
Implants Look, Work Like Teeth
People lose teeth for many reasons, particularly as they grow older. Any dental work done while young eventually will go bad, and often times, that will mean a root canal and crown. But when even that option no longer exists and a tooth is beyond restoration, it will have to be removed. When that happens, there […]
Treating Bleeding Gums
Bleeding gums can be a sign of many oral issues. While it is common for people to experience bleeding gums when they brush or floss too vigorously, frequently bleeding gums can be an indication of gingivitis, vitamin deficiency or even cancer. It is important to appropriately diagnosis your gum bleeding issue to avoid development of a […]
Don’t Overdo the Brushing
It might seem odd for a dental office to warn people about the dangers of brushing too much, but the simple fact is, brushing too hard can be bad for oral health. The gums are very sensitive and the wrong kind of toothbrush used to hard and vigorously can have bad effects on the gums […]
Flossing Overlooked Many Times
Brushing at least twice a day is something of which most individuals are aware, yet many of them still overlook the simple and basic importance of flossing regularly, too. Despite being relatively cheap with many good type of floss available for about a buck, about half of people in the United States do not floss […]
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