The American Dental Association is an American professional association with over 155,000 members. Founded in 1859, it is currently the nation’s leading source of oral health related information for dentists and their patients. Recently, the ADA expanded their recommendation for the use of fluoride toothpaste for young children. Their new guidelines recommend that caregivers brush…
Tooth sensitivity is a common problem faced by many people everyday. You may feel that zing when you drink your coffee in the morning or enjoy your ice cream in the afternoon. Maybe brushing and flossing is a little bit painful. So what does this mean in terms of your dental health? Tooth sensitivity is…
In today’s economy, every dollar counts. Even though things seem to be getting better, there are still many individuals in the United States who are unable to find full-time employment, or any employment at all. This can make it difficult to pay for the necessities in life, including preventive dental care. If you are fortunate…
Dry mouth is a common problem and can be a real nuisance. But, did you know that it is actually a real medical problem? The medical term for dry mouth is Xerostomia. This term refers to dryness in the mouth due to either reduced saliva or the absence of saliva. Although it is considered a…
Everyone has bad breath at some point. Maybe it was the pasta with extra garlic sauce you ate last night for dinner. Maybe you just need to pop a breath mint or chew a piece of gum. Or, maybe your bad breath is trying to tell you something about your dental health. In some cases,…
Periodontal Disease is a common dental problem that is characterized by an infection of the gums, soft tissue and bone surrounding the teeth. It is progressive in nature and can range from simple inflammation to serious disease that results in damage to the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth. If it is not detected…
Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of men and women more than a root canal procedure. For some reason, this highly effective dental procedure that can be used to treat a tooth that has become infected or is severely decayed has received a bad reputation. Most people think that root canals are really painful when,…
Practicing good dental hygiene is one of the most important things you can do to protect the long-term dental health of your teeth and to give your teeth the very best chance of lasting you for a lifetime. That is good news since Americans are living longer and therefore need their teeth to function properly…
You are sitting at your office or at your son’s baseball game and suddenly you get a sharp pain in your tooth. A few hours later, you have a dull or sometimes severe toothache. What is causing your tooth pain and what should you do about it? Toothaches are a common yet painful condition and…
Did you let 2013 slip by without visiting the dentist for a routine dental cleaning and checkup? If so, resolve to do better in 2014. Visiting your dentist for regularly scheduled dental cleanings and checkups is one of the most important things you can do to safeguard your long-term dental health and give your teeth…
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