How many times have parents heard the phrase, “they are only baby teeth, they will lose them anyway”. For years, many live under the common misconception that children’s primary teeth are not as important because they are only temporary. However, that is not necessarily the case when it comes to baby teeth. For starters, baby…
We’ve all seen the various videos and DIY tutorials floating around the internet, teaching us neat tricks and tips anywhere from makeup tutorials to home improvement projects. We tend to get sucked into the trance of seeing those whitening commercial that advertises instant results at a low cost. Although it does sound tempting to give…
Over the years, dentistry has made strides towards dental treatments and solutions for patients that are revolutionary to our overall dental health and comfort. Today, we have several options to choose from, but with that we have a lot of questions. When it comes to missing teeth or teeth that need work, which route is…
As parents we are told what to avoid, what to use, and what to ask the doctor about from the minute pregnancy is discovered. Though we often read about the dangers of using things such as drugs, alcohol, tobacco, as well as certain medications during fetal development; how it effects the teeth can be just…
No different from the rest of your body, tooth pain is a sign that something is wrong. While the cause of the tooth pain usually requires a dental appoint, there are ways you can get a general idea of what your teeth are trying to tell you. Tooth Sensitivity Sensitivity is when you experience pain…
When you have a tooth abscess you’ll know it. The affliction is a very painful infection located at the root of your tooth. This is beneath in between the gum and tooth. The unpleasant way the abscess can be found is when a dentist taps around in your mouth and you feel intense pain when…
Even if it’s after hours you should never ignore a dental emergency no matter if it’s a little pain or a tooth falling out. There are several things that can occur when your dentist isn’t available and you need to know how to handle it. These are a few emergencies that can occur and things…
It’s pretty normal to be scared of the dentist, but some people let it really get to them. You need to try not to get yourself psyched up for a visit by telling yourself it’s no big deal. When you have to go to the dentist remember they are trained professionals doing their job and…
The foundation of a healthy dental routine is the key to making sure your children grow up to be adults that are responsible enough to care for their teeth. A lot of people assume that teaching your toddler to brush his or her teeth is pointless or a waste of time. After all, isn’t it…
Our teeth are some of our most vital organs. They assist in digesting our delicious food and can even help you get or prevent you from getting a date. Our poor teeth are one of the few organs other people actually judge. While looking decent is fairly important, our oral health can play a major…