2 December 2018
Nearly everyone knows that a regular habit of biting one's nails can cause their teeth to become crooked or even chipped. However, if you're lucky enough to avoid these problems, it might surprise you to learn that your potential troubles aren't over just yet. Biting your nails on a regular basis could end up leaving you with shorter-looking teeth. Here's why it happens and what you can do about it.
2 November 2018
Most people feel very excited when they are about to get braces on their teeth, simply because they know that the braces will help them develop a better smile over time. If you are excited that you are getting braces soon, there are a few things you should know before this day comes. In fact, here are four important things you should know before you get your braces on. Braces are not only for straightening teeth
8 October 2018
If you notice a sensitive spot on your tooth and realize you have a cavity, you may wonder what action you should take to take care of it while you wait to see your dentist. While there is not much you can do past ensuring your continue your oral care routine, there are a few mistakes that you should avoid when you have a cavity. Brushing Your Teeth Harder Since a cavity is an opening in the enamel of your tooth, you may be worried that germs and food will get caught inside.
22 August 2018
Sublingual braces are one of the most popular forms of braces these days because they offer excellent corrections to smiles without being visible to others. However, it's just as important to care for your sublingual braces and the teeth they're on as it is when someone has standard braces. Since you can't see sublingual braces easily, it can be a little more complicated. Don't worry about it—with these three tools, you'll never have difficulty with your oral health while you have braces.
22 August 2018
When you visit a dentist, one of the steps he or she will complete is taking X-rays of your teeth. The most common type of X-ray taken while getting routine dental services is a bitewing X-ray, and this type of X-ray is extremely helpful to dentists. Dental X-rays show dentists a lot of things they cannot see just by looking inside a person's mouth, and X-rays are important as they help dentists locate problems.
24 July 2018
Gum disease can be a real problem, especially since many people don't recognize its subtle signs. This means that many people don't realize they have a problem until more severe signs, like gum bleeding, appear. If you want to keep your gums healthy, follow a good oral hygiene routine and take a look at these ways to find out if your gums are in good shape. Color One of the first things to change in your gums is the color when they're not healthy.
26 June 2018
Most people are aware of the main foods and drinks that they should avoid like coffee, red wine, and candy in order to ensure their teeth remain healthy and white. However, those foods and beverages are obvious. For example, coffee is an obvious culprit because it is dark in color, which means it can stain your teeth. Some foods and beverages, like the ones listed below, can do damage to your teeth without being an apparent culprit.
22 May 2018
When it comes to dental care as an adult most of us know what to do. Brushing and flossing are of course a necessity everyday, as is regular dental cleanings and checkups. Dental care for children is not all that different than dental care for adults. Good oral hygiene on a daily basis is a must as are regular dental checkups. However, it's important to note that there are a few ways in which dental health care for children differs from that for adults.
23 April 2018
If you have a toothache that doesn't have an apparent cause, it's possible you have a sprained tooth ligament. This can be frustrating because a filling, crown, or root canal won't do anything to ease the pain in most cases. Your dentist can rule out obvious causes of the tooth pain such as a cavity or infection by doing an examination and taking x-rays. Here's a look at what causes a tooth sprain, also called tooth sprain syndrome or STS, and how you can treat it.
24 March 2018
While there are many dental treatments that patients will have to undergo during their lives, having crowns placed can be among the more serious issues that a patient will require. Due to the importance of having crowns placed, patients will need to at least have a basic understanding about these treatments. Otherwise, they may make mistakes when they are evaluating going under these procedures to correct their tooth damage. Why Would A Patient Want To Have A Crown Placed?