Let's face it, there is no shortage of sugar during the holiday seasons. Whether it's the abundance of Christmas cookies or the candy dishes that always seem to refill themselves, sugar is all around. Rather than filling your child's stocking with additional candy, which can cause cavities and hyperactivity, take advantage of the array of small, [...]
Finding the right toothpaste for your teeth cleaning practices is fairly difficult due to the wide array of dental hygiene products on the market. However, we're providing some helpful insight as to what toothpaste will work in regard to the results you've been looking for. With this being said, here's a look at different toothpaste ingredients and what they can do for your teeth. Toothpaste Ingredients With toothpastes serving many [...]
It might not seem important to floss your teeth; after all, you brush your teeth regularly, and isn't that more than enough? According to the American Dental Association (ADA), brushing isn't enough. The ADA recommends flossing at least once a day because brushing only cleans the outside of teeth, whereas flossing gets between the teeth and works the gum line. When [...]
Wisdom teeth are the third set of permanent molars appearing between the latter part of the teenage years and young adulthood. If these teeth fail to emerge or come in at an angle, it could result in minor to severe difficulties. Issues with wisdom teeth are quite common, and there are different ways dental practitioners [...]
One of the first symptoms of pregnancy for some women is blood in the sink after they brush their teeth caused by the increase in hormones that cause the gums to slightly swell and and increase in sensitivity to any bacteria in the mouth. Pregnancy can also effect oral health due to increase nausea and [...]
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is something that many people suffer from on a daily basis. People brush and floss their teeth, but still can't get rid of their bad breath problems. The answer to this embarrassing problem may be found in another issue that a person is having and doesn't even realize it. [...]
If you are like most parents, you get excited when you baby starts to cut her first teeth. You want to see the little white speck on the gums, the grows into an actual tooth. Most babies teeth are white. If you baby's teeth start to become discolored, you may become concerned, and want to [...]
The teeth are the most important tools you've got, and by the time you reach thirty, you'll have been through a lot with them. While dental milestones aren't often celebrated, they play an important role in our happiness and self-confidence. Your First Cavity Even the best brushers are bound to get a cavity sooner or [...]
Most people with diabetes realize they need vigilance when it comes to their blood glucose because it affects so many areas of their body such as the heart, kidneys, liver and eyes, but some might forget this condition can wreak havoc on your teeth without proper attention. ~Problems ~ Diabetics are known to have lower [...]
Having teeth that do not fit together properly can cause embarrassment, and even more importantly, it can result in health problems. If an individual is experiencing malocclusion (over bite) or diastema (spacing) in regards to their teeth, it might be time to visit an orthodontist. What does an orthodontist repair? An orthodontist usually has advanced [...]