Posts Tagged ‘Teeth’
Avoiding Cavities Can Save Your Oral Health
Did you know avoiding cavities can save your oral health? Yes, it’s true! Cavities can put a damper on anyone’s day, but did you know that cavities can destroy your teeth and oral health? That is why dentists across the world encourage us to brush and floss each day to prevent cavities. Our [dr_type], Dr.…
Read MoreThe Best Smiles are Built with Bruxism Treatments
Are you having difficulty sleeping? If so, you could be suffering from bruxism. Bruxism is an oral health condition which causes you to grind or clench your teeth while you are sleeping. In many cases, it may be loud enough to wake in your sleep partner. A common sign of bruxism includes worn tooth enamel.…
Read MoreDental Sealants as Oral Health Treatments
Did you know that dental sealants are highly effective for children who are just beginning to show signs of molars? Molars typically begin growing in around the age of 6 in children, and often run a high risk of cavities. However, with dental sealants, they can be applied to a child’s teeth safely and effectively…
Read MoreOral Health Care Facts: Children’s Tooth Brushing
The first step in caring for your child’s oral health should be brushing her teeth at least twice a day.The more your child’s brushing improves, cleaner and better-protected her smile will be. – For small infants, try use a dab of toothpaste about the size of a grain of rice. A pea-sized drop will work…
Read MoreShould I Be Worried If My Child Has Fluorosis?
Fluorosis may sound like a scary word, but you should be aware that it is not a disease, and that it does not have any adverse health effects on a child’s teeth. Fluorosis appears as very faint lines or streaks on your child’s teeth. It is cosmetic issue and not a health issue. How does…
Read MoreThe Importance of a Tooth Replacement
The importance of a tooth replacement is often seen when a tooth is missing. With missing teeth, gums can destabilize and cause your other teeth to shift. It can also make you look older and weaker. If enough teeth are missing, or highly specialized teeth are gone, speech, eating, speaking can all be affected. Ensure…
Read MoreA Floss a Day Can Keep Cavities Away
Have you heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Did you know, apples can act as natural flossers, and can help keep your mouth clean? Well, it’s true! If you floss each day properly with dental floss or water flossers after brushing, you can keep cavities at bay and help ward off…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Crowns and Bridges
What is the difference between a crown and a bridge? Why would your dentist recommend a dental crown instead of a dental bridge? What are the benefits of each? Read on. A dental crown is shaped just like your tooth and is placed over it in order to restore its shape, size, strength and appearance.…
Read MoreWhy Your Tongue Needs to be Cleaned
Would it surprise you to learn that there are a quite a few things you should do if you’re interested in keeping your teeth clean? As you may know, if you brush and floss well, you may be able to prevent serious problems like gum disease and other issues such as bad breath from occurring.…
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