Going to the Dentist can truly cause anxiety, and many people avoid unnecessary dental visits, but to maintain good oral health, how often should you have your teeth cleaned? Most people feel they deserve a gold star for dragging themselves to the Dentist once every 12 months, unless it’s an emergency, but having your teeth […]
Restorative Dentistry is dentistry that focuses of fixing and essentially restoring missing or broken teeth. It is a somewhat cosmetic branch of the dentistry industry. The main objective of restorative dentistry is aesthetics. This means that it focuses on fixing smiles. It also assists with preventing future breakage. Restorative dentistry is often referred to as […]
Every industry has its trends, whether it’s the clothes we wear or the food we eat, humans love following the trends that are most popular. But, not all trends are well thought out, or even safe. Some are even so dangerous that they are downright scary. These are three dental trends that are probably better […]
Most metal dental fillings are dental amalgam — a stable alloy made with mercury, silver, tin, copper and other metals. Over the years, many researchers have discovered that mercury has adverse effects on the human brain, heart, kidneys, lungs and the immune system. These effects include impairment of peripheral vision, lack of coordination and muscle […]
Identifying and treating oral cancer There are many medical conditions that can destroy the mouth and the most devastating of the group is arguably oral cancer. Oral cancer is a condition that affects each aspect of the mouth, including the teeth, tongue, gums and inner cheeks. Oral cancer is rare though, and there are on […]
Let’s be honest, going to the dentist for extractions, fillings and other procedures isn’t always fun. Most of the time, people are scared of going to the dentist, because of the pain that is associated with the visit. But, there are steps that one can take to avoid having to endure any painful procedures. This […]
Dentists recommend a thorough hygiene regiment that includes toothpaste, mouthwash, floss and other approved dental products. However, if you do not have any toothpaste on hand, there are some household, pantry products that can help you give your mouth a good clean in a pinch. Also, toothpaste has been a topic of huge debate over […]
Most of us are guilty of looking for an upper once the midday slump gets us down. Whether we need a jolt while we are sitting at our desks at work, or need some motivation to clean the kitchen at home, energy drinks can make you feel on top of the world, and they are […]
A chip in your tooth doesn’t have to be the end of the world. Today, dental technology can fill and fix even the ugliest of chips, whether it’s at the back or front of your set of chompers. There are many options to repair a chipped tooth, but before you even get close to the […]
Your teeth might be the most overworked, under-appreciated parts of your body. Without your teeth, your entire digestive process is thrown out of whack. Digestion starts in the mouth with chewing. When your teeth aren’t taken care of properly, they develop cavities, which are holes formed by acid damage. The acid comes from the food […]