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X-rays are a valuable diagnostic tool in many areas of healthcare including dental visits. They help your dentist identify many factors in adults and children such as: how teeth are coming in, position and size of teeth, extra teeth or empty spaces in the gums (missing teeth), monitoring injuries, seeing/monitoring oral infections, identifying bone diseases, and problems beyond the scope of a visu…Read More
Oral care and hygiene is important starting at an early age. Teaching your children properly will help them stay healthier in general and benefit them later in the life. You can start by setting an example; taking good care of your own teeth sends a message that oral health is something to be valued. And anything that makes taking care of teeth fun, like brushing along with your child or letting t…Read More
Chronic, severe bad breath is known as halitosis. It can be tough to cope with and can put a major damper on your life if you ignore it. You can significantly lower the severity of your halitosis by identifying contributing factors and dealing with the causes directly rather than trying to cover them up with mouthwash or mints. Here are some of the major contributors to halitosis: If you are a smo…Read More
There are many factors that can contribute to heart disease and increased heart attack risk. Did you know that brushing your teeth could help reduce this risk? While certain risk factors cannot be changed, it is important to realize that you do have some control over many others regardless of your age, background, or health status. Protecting your heart can be as simple as taking a brisk walk, eat…Read More
Even a minor change of one to two shades can make a big difference in anyone’s smile. When thinking about whitening your teeth, you should be able to achieve your optimal whiteness while still looking natural. There are a lot of factors that determine how much your teeth can be whitened. Some of these you can control – such as whether to use a bleaching method or not, or the percent of active …Read More
Many people have major anxiety or fear associated with visiting the dentist. Most of these fears are unwarranted, as modern dental technology has allowed patients to experience full dental makeovers with very little pain. A possible solution for those who suffer severe anxiety might be sedation dentistry. What exactly is oral sedation dentistry? It is also known as relaxation dentistry, this merel…Read More
Need to find a dentist? There are several important factors that go into making this decision. Here are some things you will want to consider: Location and hours – It’s always wise to choose a dentist that is close to your home or work. This makes it easier to schedule appointments and to ensure you arrive on time. You should also make sure that they are available for dates and times when you …Read More
You can brush your teeth after every meal, floss well every night, and never miss a dental check up and still have trouble with your oral hygiene. How? You have other bad habits damaging your teeth and you may not even be aware of them. Five of the worst are listed below. If you find yourself doing any of these things try to correct the behavior, it will help save your teeth. 1. Soda How much soda…Read More
As there are children’s doctors and hospitals, there are also dentists who specialize in children’s oral health – pediatric dentists. In order to become a pediatric dentist someone would have to complete four years of dentistry school as well as an additional two or three more years of schooling. It is a specialty in the field, so a regular dentist can also be a pediatric dentist. Through th…Read More
Piercings are big among young people, just like tattoos, but they may cause your son or daughter to experience dental problems as well as trouble getting a job. Most people think the only issues they will face is some swelling and possibly slurred speech while they get used a new oral piercing. The CDA, however, warns that more serious dental problems can occur. Your mouth is a perfect haven for b…Read More
