Why You Should Start (or keep) Flossing Every Day Everyone is familiar with aesthetic appeal, right? Typically, used as a selling feature to describe a home’s exterior or interior. But aesthetic appeal also applies to your teeth and smile. Don’t’ you want your smile to be aesthetically appealing? Of course, you do! So, if you’re [...]
Is Dental Care Part of Maternity Care? It’s an unfortunately common belief that it’s harmful for a pregnant woman to go to the dentist while she is pregnant. This “myth” that for some reason visiting a dentist when carrying a baby puts future mother and the baby at risk is something that just got handed [...]
Why Dental Care for Seniors is as Vital as All Other Health Care It is quite common for seniors, as they age, to neglect certain aspects of their lives and health that were once very important. One of the things that seem to be neglected more than others is dental care. Perhaps, as people age, [...]
Here's Why You Should Keep Your Toddler Away from a Pacifier In the last few years, parents have become way more concerned about the health of their toddlers. This has led to parents scrutinizing age-old practices and studying their effect on children. One such practice that is being seen in a new light is thumb [...]
5 Common Myths About Root Canal Treatment Underneath the enamel and dentin, there is a layer of soft tissue called Pulp. The Pulp houses nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues. The Pulp is also known as the Root Canal. Root Canal Therapy is a dental treatment procedure performed by a dentist to remove infections and [...]
Teeth whitening products have become increasingly common these days. From television sets to the local stores, advertisements related to different teeth whitening products have become ubiquitous. This constant virtual presence of these products has led to relevant curiosity among consumers. People thus often have innumerable questions related to teeth whitening products and procedures. In this [...]
The mouth is home to many million bacteria at any given time. These bacteria are responsible for dental plaque and cavities. These bacteria can also lead to periodontal diseases, such as gingivitis. Thus, to preserve that beautiful smile, one must make it a habit to practice good oral hygiene practices. Oral hygiene practices, such as [...]
Common Causes and Solutions for Sensitive Teeth Sensitive teeth do not only cause irritation and pain, but they also make it difficult for people to enjoy their food. Often triggered by cold, sweet, and acidic foods, the pain associated with sensitive teeth is usually temporary but acute. Sensitive teeth is a common problem that many [...]
Dental bonding has outgrown all expectations and is now a sought after method for dental procedures. Dentists that provide bonding procedures are very popular, and typically have a long list of clients looking for their treatment. Since dentists today tend to rely on the bonding treatment almost 90 percent of the time, it is extremely [...]
Dental Implants or Dentures: Which Is the Better Choice for You? Teeth are an integral part of one's physical appeal. They beautify the face and smile. Unfortunately, accidents and aging can lead to people losing teeth. People with missing teeth usually have two options: dentures and dental implants. Dentures are the ideal choice for edentate [...]
