When you have braces it is very important to make sure you keep your teeth clean. If you don’t keep them in order then you could be looking at brown spots and decay when they come off. You don’t want all the strenuous months of wearing braces to end with teeth that don’t look their…
Statistically the average American chews roughly 300 pieces of bubble gum every single year. Naturally, this has some people wondering if that much gum is good or bad for their teeth. Whether or not chewing gum is good for you really comes down to what kind of gum you are chewing. If you are chewing…
Dental health is one of the most important facets of maintaining overall wellness, yet so many people refuse to go to the dentist out of fear. Bad memories or painful associations with the crisp whine of the dental drill send many adults running for the hills. Now there is a new way of cleaning cavities…
The only thing worse than wisdom tooth pain is wisdom tooth pain while you are pregnant. Why? Well, it is because you cannot rush to the doctor and get pain medication to knock out the pain. In fact, all your dentist or doctor is going to do is recommend how much Tylenol you can take…
Have you ever wondered what exactly it was that makes sensitive toothpaste different from traditional toothpaste? What is it so much more expensive? Is it meant for a certain kind of person? The short answer to all these questions is simple – it is meant for anyone who has sensitive teeth. This means what you…
No one really wants to go to the dentist just to have a tooth pulled out. You only have to go if you can’t get that tooth to come out on your own. Fortunately, there are a lot of fun, creative, and sometimes a little dangerous ways to get that tooth out of your mouth.…
Brushing and flossing are the keys to making sure your mouth is happy and healthy. The best way to protect your child’s teeth is to start a proper oral hygiene as early as possible. Fortunately, you can start teaching your child about flossing somewhere between the age of 2 to 3. Keep in mind, you…
X-rays can help determine if there is a problem located inside your mouth. When the pictures of your teeth are taken, decay, cavities, abscesses and other problems are shown on the pictures. This helps the dentist pinpoint the exact problem that you’re having, so that it can be repaired as soon as possible. There are…
It is unhealthy for children to consume fluoride at such a young age. For this reason, it is important to make sure you choose the right kind of toothpaste for your child. Regardless of if you are brushing their teeth, helping them brush their teeth, or they are doing it all on their own –…
Dentists have many gadget that they use, depending on the type of dental job that needs to be done. Lasers are often times used for a variety of reasons. Depending on the work that you need to have done, you may have the ability to use the laser for the treatment plan in your near…