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…
Serious dental health problems such as tooth decay (cavities), tooth infections and gum disease can be painful, costly and time-consuming. The best way to treat these problems is to avoid having them in the first place with preventive dentistry. Preventive dentistry refers to a group of dental services that can be used to prevent dental…
Spring is in the air and that means soccer, baseball, lacrosse and other children’s sporting activities are in full swing. While participating in contact sports can be great for kids in terms of exercise, character development and more, it can present a danger to their dental health. That is, unless the proper protection is used…
If you long for a beautiful, white, star quality smile but have severe tooth discoloration that does not respond to over-the-counter whitening strips or toothpastes, you are not alone. Many adults have severe discoloration due to smoking, medications taken as a child or stains developed while wearing braces. Fortunately, there are a variety of options…
If you are a parent, you are very well aware of the fact that parenting requires a delicate balancing act. As parents, everyday we are faced with the task of letting our children enjoy their childhoods and keeping them safe. It is not an easy task! The same is true when it comes to Easter…
When you walk down the aisle of the grocery or drug store these days, you are hit with a myriad of different choices of toothbrushes. Not only are there many different brands, but there are also different types. These different types include regular old-fashioned toothbrushes, battery-operated spinning toothbrushes and electronic toothbrushes that plug into an…
Toothbrush care is probably not something you think about very often. Most of us brush our teeth twice a-day and do not think any further about properly caring for our toothbrushes. However, taking proper care of your toothbrush can help to improve your overall dental health. Perhaps we should spend a little more time thinking…
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