Sometimes, no matter how well you take care of your teeth, you still end up with cavities. Cavities are large holes that form in your tooth’s enamel, destroying the tooth, causing pain and discomfort. Teeth break for many reasons; including opening bottle caps and using your teeth as tools! Most of us are guilty of […]
Many people put off going to the dentist for two reasons, the fear of the dentist’s chair and the visit being yet another ‘unnecessary’ bill – but taking care of your gums and teeth should be a priority. Studies show that people with dental benefits are more likely to go to the dentist, take their […]
Fear of dentists is all too common among children. It’s also one of the primary reasons that adults fail to get needed dental work done, and these fears can be passed down to children. Helping children to deal with anxiety over being in the dentist’s chair is the best way to ensure that they will […]
Toothache can be caused by cavities, loose fillings, a cracked tooth, an abscess (a pocket of infection at the gum line), or a sinus condition and until you can see the dentist, you turn to home remedies to provide relief. In these situations, dental cover is imperative. For adults, you can turn to over-the-counter medicines, […]
Dental professionals agree that a child’s first check-up should happen within their first year when the first tooth erupts. This milestone is usually a trying time for parents as it’s no secret that kids hate the Dentist and as luck has it, teething is a nightmare on its own. With a little bit of mental […]
Gingivitis is essentially the beginning phases of gum disease. It is caused when plaque and bacteria build-up at the base of the tooth and start releasing toxins into the gum tissue. Thankfully, at this early stage, gingivitis is easily treatable and won’t leave any lasting damage. If left untreated though, gingivitis could progress to become […]
We all do it. After a long day of work, business meetings, lunches, kissing and munching on sweets, we get home, utterly exhausted. Most of us do our homely duties and once we plop down onto the couch at night, we fall asleep. And we don’t give our teeth a second thought. Right? Well, scientists […]