Posted on: 8 July 2018
The CDC says that cavities, or dental caries, are the most common health issue for young children. While some people blame cavities on an inheritance of "soft teeth," this is actually an old wives' tale. There are many ways to help your children stay cavity free — here are just a few.
See a Dentist Regularly
Once plaque has hardened to tartar on the teeth, it can only be removed by a professional.
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Posted on: 6 June 2018
Knocking out a tooth may be one of the scariest things that you ever have happen to you. However, if you handle the situation properly, your dentist might be able to save your tooth -- or at the very least, replace it with a very natural-looking implant. Follow these dos and don'ts after knocking out a tooth.
Do: Save the tooth.
Don't throw the tooth away! Even if the tooth looks remarkably mangled, there is a chance your dentist will be able to reinsert it in your mouth.
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Posted on: 8 May 2018
It is very important for you to make sure that you are well aware of the signs that indicate that there is a need for a trip to the dentist for an infected tooth. If you are currently not overly aware of the signs that indicate an infection, you will want to take a look at the following information.
Pus Is Showing Up
This is not something that you want to see in your mouth because it is a sure sign that there is some serious trouble brewing inside of your tooth or behind your gums in your jaw bone area.
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Posted on: 8 April 2018
Your teeth are extremely important to your well-being for many reasons. Your teeth can dictate how you feel about yourself, how you look to others, how you speak, how you eat and even how overall healthy you are. Here are some of the common questions some people have about their teeth, as well as the answers to those questions:
Can chewing ice really chip your teeth? If you have a habit of chewing on crushed ice, then it is unlikely that you will break or chip your teeth on it.
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