You expect your dentist to be able to look into your mouth and know a lot about your dental health and oral hygiene, but did you know your dentist can find out a lot of other things about you as well. A simple dental exam can help your dentist tell how often you floss, if… Read More »
Are you tired of constantly dealing with a dry mouth? Not only can a dry mouth be frustrating, it can also be a sign of oral and health problems. Many medications and conditions can cause a dry mouth and while some cases can be improved with special toothpastes or mouthwashes, others can be harder to… Read More »
Oral health is important, but a recent study shows that a healthy mouth has more benefits than just a white, sparkling smile. A healthy mouth is a sign of overall health and a dentist can tell a lot about your health just by checking your gums. Bacteria and infections in the mouth can easily spread… Read More »
Not everyone agrees with the need for sedation in dentistry, but many dentists say it is beneficial and necessary. Sedation is often used when a procedure will be extensive or otherwise painful, but many dentists will also sedate children before performing a dental procedure to help make them more comfortable and to keep them still… Read More »
Have you ever noticed those tiny, hard beads that are found in some types of toothpaste? Have you ever wondered what they are? The truth is, they are actually mircobeads and they are found in numerous types of personal care products. They are commonly used in exfoliates, but are also found in lotions, cosmetics and… Read More »
Children in third world countries do not have adequate health care or dental care, so it’s not surprising that many of them face dental problems. Dentists around the world come together to try to offer dental services to children in underdeveloped countries, and often face extreme challenges that range from language barriers to putting their… Read More »
Summer is here and for many people, nothing is as cooling or refreshing as chomping down on some ice. Most people chew on ice without even thinking about the consequences, but according to dentists, chewing ice could be bad for your teeth. Ice is so hard and cold, that it can actually damage the nerves… Read More »
Most people start brushing their teeth as toddlers and catch on to the concept pretty quickly. If your teeth are clean and healthy, you probably assume you are doing it the right way. But could you really be doing it wrong? Is there even a wrong way to brush your teeth? Dentists say there is… Read More »
Modern dentistry is pretty impressive, but many of the same treatments we use today were also used in historic times. Of course, modern dentistry has improved tremendously. A lot of dental problems modern humans face today, were not an issue in years past. A recent study shows that dental crowding however, has been an issue… Read More »
Gum inflammation occurs when the body attempts to fight an infection. A recent study found that many of the cells that can help build up immunities to certain infections can also help prolong gum inflammation. Most of the cells that control inflammation and how the body reacts to an illness or infection, help balance the… Read More »
