Hopefully, you have never experienced the pain of an abscessed tooth. An abscessed tooth is usually the result of tooth decay and is an infection between the root of the tooth and the gums. Tooth abscesses can also be caused by trauma to the tooth, gum disease, or...
Everyone knows that human bodies weaken over time, and teeth are no exception. Often taken for granted, teeth are very important for overall health and can become weak if they aren’t cared for properly. Continue reading to learn five ways to help you preserve your...
The technology dentists use to clean their patient’s teeth clean and help keep their oral health under control is vastly different from a few decades ago. With major advancements occurring every day, even the tools used a couple of years ago are now considered...
From the inception of modern dentistry and for a full century afterwards, dentists relied solely on 2-D imaging technology with respect to evaluating, diagnosing and treating their patients. Though the benefits of being able to see what is going on inside the mouth...
Getting to be a mother is the best gift a woman can ever be blessed with. With that comes the need to look after your health and also that of your baby’s. While pregnant, it is essential to take care of your health as that directly or indirectly can affect that of...
Most people admire celebrities because of their perfectly straight, white smiles and often wish they could obtain a similarly vibrant smile. It is well known that people are attracted to others who can ‘light up’ a room with their smile while some unfortunately stay...
The precise cause of canker sores is unfortunately still unknown. Unlike cold sores, canker sores are not linked to the herpes virus or contagious. They can show up on tongue, inside of cheeks or lips, or on the gums and usually last between 7-14 days. Different...
Maintaining oral health is very important. To stave off gum disease, gingivitis and a host of other diseases, brushing and flossing every day is critical. However, this alone is not enough to keep your mouth in great shape. What we eat has a direct effect on how...
Even if you are diligent in brushing and flossing your teeth, once in a while deep teeth cleaning is considered a must by dentists. In dental parlance, deep teeth cleaning is another name for scaling and root planing. Why Do I Need Deep Teeth Cleaning? Often you may...
Researchers have found many links between oral health and a person’s overall health condition. Studies in the past have shown that there are strong links between poor oral health and conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. A person’s oral health condition and...
The one common language that binds people all around the world is a SMILE. Irrespective of caste, creed, country, age, and gender, a smile is the universal language that binds one to the other, unknown as well as the known. Smile is also the best accessory that you...