Whether you’ve lost all your teeth or just a few, most people still use dentures to replace them. But to keep dentures clean you need a special approach that takes into account the fact that false teeth aren’t made of the same stuff as the real things. Tooth implants might only need traditional cleaning methods, but dentures need something else. Read more
Brushing, flossing, and rinsing are essential to having good health. To prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and various other illnesses proper dental hygiene techniques must become practiced routinely. However, on some occasions, even the most diligent routine is not enough to keep cavities in check. Pain and discomfort are common symptoms associated with toothaches, but luckily, dental professionals performing yearly professional teeth cleaning procedures can reduce the chances of an event occurring. Read more
SDF, or silver diamine fluoride, is a new cavity treatment that recently got approval for use in the United States. It’s simple, it’s cheap, and it’s effective, but it does come with downsides that mean traditional cavity fillings aren’t completely obsolete. Read more
A person does not necessarily purchase the first vehicle that they test drive, nor do they select an article of clothing because it is almost a good fit. However, when it comes to a variety of items that pertain to one’s health, like a toothbrush, little to no research becomes done, and consumers often grab the first one they see on the store’s shelf. Brushing plays a significant role in removing plaque, bacteria, and germs to keep mouth and overall health at a high-level. With so much at stake like tooth loss, gum disease, and more, these dental hygiene tips are designed to help you find the perfect toothbrush to meet your specific needs. Read more
Oral surgery is typically performed to remove damaged, infected, or impacted teeth without hurting other adjacent ones. There are various other reasons why your dentist may choose this method as well. For instance, a misaligned jaw or bite often results in pain and discomfort, which also makes wearing a denture nearly impossible, but a procedure can correct this issue and improve many aspects of a person’s life. Functions that most of us take for granted like talking, chewing and even smiling can become easier to do, thus improving overall health and self-esteem. Regardless of why an oral surgery occurs, the patient should expect some of these items afterward to adjust easier to the situation at hand. Read more
The classic perfect smile is white (or nearly white) and completely straight teeth. They look good when you smile, but is that all there is to it? Is a good smile really the only reason to go through months or years of braces, surgery, and retainer use? Read more
Millions of Americans sleep in pairs. This is great for couple intimacy, but it also means you have to put up with each other’s sleeping habits like tossing and turning and snoring. And while sometimes snoring is just something you learn to live with, it can also be a sign of sleep apnea, a condition that causes the airway to close partially or completely and causes both loud snoring and a restless sleep as your body wakes up to avoid suffocating. Read more
It wasn’t all that long ago that the standard brush was a set of soft, plastic bristles all set up in a few rows and all the same length. But over time, that changed: manufacturers added color bands that would fade when it came time to replace your toothbrush, they added angles to make it easier for the bristles to get in between the teeth, they added rubber bristles to the edge to rub the gums, and they thickened the handle to make it easier to hold. And all that’s just for manual brushes. Read more
Whether it’s a retainer for post-orthodontic care, dentures, a mouth guard, or a snoring mouthpiece, there are all kinds of things you need to put in your mouth for extended periods. Each of these is a little different since it has a different use, and your dentist or orthodontist should give you instructions on how to care for your new appliance when you get it. Read more
Tooth extraction is sort of the nuclear option when it comes to oral procedures. You have to go through plenty of pain and discomfort when you get a filling or a root canal, but it’s worth it because it lets you keep your natural teeth. A tooth removal means living without that tooth for the rest of your life and either getting an expensive implant or a weaker denture instead. Read more