Do your palms sweat when you think about visiting the dentist? Does your heart race? Have you avoided getting needed dental care in the past due to dental fears and anxiety associated with visiting the dentist? If so, you may be suffering from a dental phobia. Studies have shown that a high percentage of the…
If you have children and they are under the care of a dentist, you have probably heard of dental sealants. Dental sealants are one component of a preventive dental health plan and are designed to prevent tooth decay (cavities) on the chewing surfaces of the teeth in the back of the mouth. But do they…
Are your gums red and swollen. Do they bleed easily when brushing or flossing your teeth. Are they pulling away from your teeth and exposing the roots? All these things are signs of periodontal disease: a chronic infection of the tissues and bone supporting your teeth. If not treated properly, periodontal disease can lead to…
Have you skipped your regular dental checkup? If so, you are not alone. In fact, in a Gallup poll conducted in 2013, one third of Americans said they did not visit the dentist at all in the past year. This is unfortunate because regular dental visits provide an opportunity for your dentist to spot oral health…
Receding gums are a common dental health problem affecting a large number of Americans. Gum recession refers to the process by which the gum tissue that surrounds to teeth pulls back or wears away, exposing more of the tooth or the tooth’s root. When this occurs, pockets or gaps form between the teeth and the…
There are a variety of different types of materials that can be used to fill cavities in the teeth including the following: gold silver amalgam composite ceramic glass ionomers Some types of fillings are better suited for certain conditions. When trying to decide which type of filling is best suited for you, you need to…
A canker sore is a small shallow lesion that develops on the soft tissue of the mouth. Canker sores are also referred to as “aphtous ulcers” and are not contagious. They are, however, painful and can make eating, drinking and even talking difficult. In most cases, canker sores go away on their own within one…
Today’s dentures are not like the dentures of the past. In the past, many denture wearers complained of uncomfortable, loose-fitting dentures that had the appearance of false teeth. For these reasons, this tooth replacement system left a lot to be desired. However, with today’s advanced technology and manufacturing processes, today’s dentures look more like natural…
Have you ever heard the expression, “you are what you eat?” While this popular saying is not literally true, it does make a good point: what you eat has a major affect on your overall health. This is especially true when it comes to your dental health. So, if you want avoid costly and painful…
Teeth whitening is the most requested cosmetic dental procedure in the United States. This is because everyone wants to have a whiter, more vibrant and healthy looking smile. That is why these days, it is not a matter of whether or not you should whiten your teeth, it is just a matter of which teeth…
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