You may have heard parents saying every now and then that they are not really that keen about having a child’s baby tooth saved or treated like a permanent one. The usual reason that they give is that these are not permanent, and that their...
Read moreYou may have heard this dental advice for ages, and it is without surprise that you have been. This particular nugget of dental wisdom has been dispensed not only by dental professionals for decades, but also by sellers of dental hygiene products...
Read moreIf you have heard of dental sealants but do not know what these are, or have not heard of these at all, then you have come to the right place. Dental sealants are, as the name suggests, something that helps seal a tooth’s surface, helping prevent...
Read moreHaving your teeth cleaned professionally is something that is often “required” by your dentist every six months to a year, and for a very good reason. Aside from giving you a better looking smile, having your teeth professionally cleaned makes...
Read moreYou’ve done this a number of times in the past. Rush through your grocery shopping, pass by a collection of toothbrushes in one of the aisles, and decide to grab one to replace the one you currently have at home and that is that. While this is a...
Read moreNot everyone is blessed with a naturally beautiful smile. This does not mean however that you should simply suffer in silence with your less-than-perfect set of teeth. There are many ways to improve that smile of yours, and your dentist can help...
Read morePeople often think that those who need braces are those who simply want their smiles to look better. While this is indeed a popular solution to a crooked smile, this is not the only reason why braces are used. You might not realize it, but you...
Read moreProbably one of the hardest dental issues to diagnose is cracked tooth syndrome. This is because of the fact that the patient often finds it hard to point out where exactly the pain is coming from, hence the difficulty of the dental professional...
Read moreWhen your dentist tells you that you have periodontitis, you should be aware that this is a condition that has progressed from gingivitis. This means that your teeth are suffering from a lack of proper dental hygiene, and as a result, infection...
Read moreYou may not realize this, but as you age, your teeth and your gums do too. This is why it is important that as you grow older, you take care of your teeth properly. Taking care of your teeth involves the need to have a diet that is ideal for both...
Read moreWhen a person has to have a tooth removed, it often means that it can no longer be saved from the decay that has damaged it. This is not the case all the time, however. There are still other reasons why tooth extraction is required. Here are some...
Read moreThere has been a lot of debate about whether or not sugarless foods are safe for your teeth. Some people say that because these things do not have sugar in them, these cannot help promote tooth decay, thereby making these safe for your teeth...
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