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…
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…
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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