Of all the strange and unique health situations that pregnancy can bring about, from gestational diabetes to suddenly curly hair, dental health in pregnant women is often overlooked. After all, how can something like pregnancy affect the teeth you already have in your mouth? But in actuality, pregnancy does provide some challenges for women who …
Ever since we were children, we were taught to take care of our gums and teeth. However, factors including work and everyday stressors may cause us to forget basic teeth hygiene like flossing or using mouth wash. Luckily, making simple changes to your daily routine will help you to get back on track with your …
If you’re sitting there enjoying your morning coffee or tea, when suddenly, a stabbing pain jolts you out of your seat, then chances are, something is up. When you have a sudden change in tooth sensitivity, it’s more than just a coincidence. It’s usually due to an oral health issue that would benefit from being …
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It isn’t pleasant to think about – but throughout our lives, our teeth are constantly in danger. Harmful bacteria that feed on food particles on our mouths wear away at the surface of the teeth and ultimately lead to tooth decay. Additionally, when we eat any acidic foods, we also put our teeth at risk …
Teeth grinding is a medical condition where someone excessively grinds or clenches his or her teeth or jaw. In most cases, this happens while the person is asleep. In fact, he or she may not even be aware that it is happening! However, in some cases, individuals may grind their teeth during the day. Teeth …
You’ve finally got your hair under control and your physique is at an all-time high, but you can’t let go of your stained yellow teeth. Teeth whitening is a popular and easy option to brighten your teeth and make your smile shine. The following frequently asked questions will guide you to deciding whether teeth whitening …
Bonding is a cosmetic procedure that can help improve the appearance of a patient’s teeth. By using a composite resin, bonding can solve a variety of cosmetic issues with one’s teeth such as discoloration, gaps, too-short teeth, crooked teeth, or chips, cracks and breaks. The composite is a plastic-based material that can be molded around …
Periodontitis is a gum infection that is commonly manifested as inflamed gums and damage of the supporting structures, including the bones of the teeth. It affects more than 47% of American adults and is more prevalent in individuals over 65 years old. More men are affected by the condition than women. It’s important to maintain …
Summer is here and most people’s schedules are hectic and ever-changing. This is a hard time of year to keep up with your oral health and eating right. Here are some dental tips to keep your teeth and gums healthy this summer to avoid a dental emergency: Focus on Oral Hygiene Brushing and flossing every day …
If you are missing some teeth, implant-supported dental bridges can be an excellent option for replacing your lost natural teeth. They look and function like natural teeth and replace teeth without support from adjacent natural teeth. It is common practice to have one implant for each missing tooth isn’t possible, but there are instances when …
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