Brushing and flossing twice a day is an important part of a system of good oral hygiene, and so is seeing the dentist for checkups twice a year. Professional dental cleanings are also important. You may think that if you brush and floss regularly, you are keeping your teeth...
During a child's early development, it is only natural for them to need to suck on a pacifier. It provides them with much needed comfort, especially while new teeth are coming in. Parents tend to become worried about the use of pacifier and what impact it will have on the long...
If you lose a tooth near the front of your mouth, your reaction is probably to get to a dentist as quickly as possible to have it replaced. If you lose a tooth in the back of your mouth, you may not be in such a hurry to do...
Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures today. Whiter, brighter teeth can make a dramatic change to your smile and improve your self-confidence. You can choose from many whitening products and toothpastes to use at home, but the best whitening results can only be found...
Too much sugar can be bad for your teeth, but it’s not the sugar itself that causes the trouble. When you eat, several things happen in your mouth. Foods contain acids or substances that can create acids. Sugar is problematic because it enables bacteria to grow and produce more...
Veneers are great for teeth that are healthy. They can completely change the shape of individual teeth, cover gaps, cracks or lines, and you can choose the shade of your veneers to make your smile whiter or brighter. Veneers are not a restorative procedure, however. If you have teeth...
A glass of red wine can stain your teeth, but it might do more harm than that. Alcohol has a bad effect on your teeth because it is acidic and can wear down tooth enamel. And there’s more. Just like smoking or eating too much sugary candy, drinking too...
Dry heat in our homes causes the humidity levels indoors to drop dramatically, and this can lead to dry skin, and dry lips. The skin on your lips is very thin, which is why it dries so quickly and shows such dramatic effects, usually much more quickly and often...
Bad breath is caused by bacteria that form when food particles are left behind in or between your teeth. In order to permanently eliminate bad breath, the bacteria must be eliminated. Mouthwashes and breath mints only get rid of bad breath temporarily. While it is important to remember that,...
Dental cavities are decayed areas in the surface of a tooth. When a cavity begins to develop, you may not be aware of it. As the cavity continues to develop and enlarges, symptoms may appear to alert you to the fact that something is wrong. Having a cavity repaired...
