18 March 2015
Running around after kids, working full time and a myriad of other activities can make it difficult to fit dental visits in to your schedule. Unfortunately, if you're neglecting your teeth, you could be setting yourself up for unwanted dental problems that can take even more time out of your schedule. Tooth pain can leave you sidelined from activities that you want to participate in. Here are some simple remedies to dull the pain until you can get to the dentist.
27 February 2015
A little apprehension about going to the dentist is normal, but for some people, their misgivings can be downright debilitating. Fear of the dentist, also known as odontophobia, refers to a level of anxiety that can escalate to panic when going to the dentist - or even thinking about it. Persons who have a dental phobia often put off going to the dentist for years, much to the detriment of their oral health.
17 February 2015
If you are without dental insurance, you might find yourself wondering just how you are going to cover the cost of the procedures that you need to have done. Unless you have a bank account filled with money, you might need a little help coming up with a game plan. Take a moment to check out the following tips for covering the cost of your upcoming dental services. Apply For Dental Credit
18 December 2014
If you have had a tooth extracted, you may think that a gap in your mouth is going to be no trouble at all. However, missing teeth can mean big changes for your dental health that you may not know about. Here are three reasons to consider getting dental implants instead of leaving a gap in your mouth. Missing Teeth Cause Other Teeth to Shift Every tooth in your mouth has a purpose, and when you lose one, the teeth that are next to the gap will shift over time.
18 December 2014
If you have an abscessed tooth, getting a root canal is inevitable. If you have to wait a few weeks to get a root canal, then try these 3 treatments to numb the pain and to help fight the infection so that your tooth does not get worse. Clove Oil First, using essential oils can do wonders for a toothache or abscessed tooth. Clove oil is known for its ability to numb a tooth and the area surrounding it.
17 December 2014
Do you suffer from gum disease? Has your dentist recommended extraction of your diseased teeth? If you've answered yes to these questions, you may be concerned about losing your teeth. There are many health issues associated with premature tooth loss, including dietary issues due to the inability to chew foods properly. If you're about to lose your teeth, you need to know that there are options available to help you replace your missing teeth.
17 December 2014
Dentists have eight years of education to complete: four years as an undergrad and four years in dental school. They learn to diagnose many oral and dental problems and how to treat them. So then the question remains: what makes a dentist an orthodontist and not just simply a dentist? You may think that an orthodontist is a type of specialist whose education exceeds that of a dentist, but you would only be partially correct.