If you have a fear of needles or the cosmetic dentist, you are in luck. Many dental offices are trading in their needles for electronic currents. The currents help numb the patient’s mouth just as a shot would but are painless. These electronic currents are new for many dentists, but could become more common. If… Read More »
Tooth decay is a common problem for many children and adults. While regular brushing and proper dental hygiene can fight cavities and decay, there may be other options as well. Chewing certain types of gum an also keep teeth clean and prevent tooth decay. Any type of sugar free gum can clean the teeth and… Read More »
There is much debate about the necessity for fluoride to be added to drinking water, but there are also those who believe arsenic should also be added. The arsenic has similar benefits of fluoride, but most dentists do not promote the addition of arsenic. Do you believe arsenic is safe to be added to drinking… Read More »
Many people grind their teeth at night or even during the day without knowing it. Tooth grinding can be a serious issue and a sign of stress and other problems. It can wear down the enamel on your teeth and even cause decay, shipping and other dental problems. If you are grinding your teeth, talk… Read More »
Modern dentistry is amazing, but there are still people who prefer to do their own dental work. When you are in the middle of the outback and are suffering from tooth pain, you may not be able to wait to get to a dentist. The outback dentist found himself in a similar situation and pulled… Read More »
Many dentists recommend babies make their first visit to the dentist before their teeth start to come in. This allows the dentist to check the mouth and make sure the teeth have room to come in and make sure there are no problems. Some people don’t take their babies to the dentist until they get… Read More »
Everyone has bad breath from time to time but it usually goes way after brushing and rinsing. Sometimes bad breath can be so bad that it ruins relationships. It can be embarrassing if left untreated and severe bad breath can be a sign of a serious problem. So how bad is your bad breath? If it doesn’t… Read More »
The materials used for dental fillings have changed over the year. While amalgam fillings were once popular, composite feeling are now the choice of many patients. In the future, dental fillings could be made of bioactive glass. The glass fillings would have the ability to fight off bacteria and would be durable and cosmetically appealing as well. Read… Read More »
If you like to kiss, you may be happy to know that a recent study shows that it could improve your oral health and your overall health in general. Kissing can make the immune system stronger by introducing the body to a small dose of a virus over time and helping it build immunity. It… Read More »
Not everyone is a fan of the dentist and many people are actually scared to have dental work done. Talk therapy could be helpful to these people. It gets down to the real reason of the fear and allows the person to think about why they are scared and whether or not that fear is… Read More »
