There are several things in the body that change with age, and your teeth and mouth are no exception. Although you might brush and floss your teeth on a regular basis, there is natural wear and tear on the teeth and mouth as a whole that will occur as...
Your child’s first dental appointment is an important event because this is when the child will be introduced to the office, the people who work there and the procedures that take place when examining the teeth. Most parents know as well that first impressions for your children are often...
While your dentist has certainly told you many times about the importance of flossing your teeth regularly, it's important to note that regular flossing is just as important for your oral health as brushing. One of the challenges when it comes to brushing is that the bristles of a...
Imagine using your hand to grease a cake pan, then washing your hands with a light splash of soap, and going about your day. The residual grease would divulge the rest of the day’s activities by the dots on surfaces touched. The careless transfer of grease from its origin...
Tooth sensitivity is simply a discomfort in one or more teeth, which can be mild to severe. Though as many people experience, a high degree of teeth sensitivity can lead to significant discomfort in eveyday tasks involving eating and drinking. Sensivity is often triggered firsthand when you eat or...
If your opinion about gum disease is that it does not impact many people, then you should know that, according to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), estimates are that up to three out of four Americans suffer from some form of gum disease today. This disease can take...
What is a toothache?
This is a pain around the tooth, inside the tooth or along the nerves.
Potential Causes of Toothaches
There are many things that can cause a toothache, and variables such had dietary habits, trauma and adherence to regular dental care and oral health can all play a part...
Gum disease is something that is common among many people, and can have a serious impact on one's health if not identified and treated early. It can be treated though if you visit a dentist on a regular basis and practice good oral health on a regular basis. While...
Every parent has faced the challenge of getting their children to brush their teeth regularly. It's not something their look forward to and often outright refuse to so. For parents facing this challenge, brushing teeth doesn't have to be an activity your child dreads on a daily basis. Be...
A parent looks at a child’s smile and sees baby teeth and perhaps issues with thumb sucking habits. Sometimes a child’s teeth erupt with a lot of spaces or the teeth erupt in a crooked pattern. What does this mean?
A gapped smile or crooked baby teeth is just one...
