It can often be difficult to remember that you need to visit the dentist regularly, especially if you are experiencing no oral discomfort or if you feel anxious about visiting the dentist. However, your oral and overall health absolutely depends upon your receiving regular dental care. There are some oral health issues that can be prevented entirely by visiting the …
Like many other things we use constantly throughout our day, we tend to take our mouth, and everything in it, for granted. We strive to keep it healthy and happy by eating the right foods, avoiding the wrong foods, and adhering to proper oral hygiene habits. But although we use our mouth all day and every day, the truth is …
Establishing and maintaining good health is often about finding balance. It’s easy to assume that if one always consumes healthy, nutritious foods and never consumes unhealthy foods, one will be healthy. That said, even our doctors will usually admit that a small amount of “treats” on an occasional basis is acceptable and won’t have extensive, harmful effects on our health. …
Most patients hope that the only reason they will ever visit their dentist is for routine cleanings and examinations–where they always expect to hear that they are in good oral health. Your dentist would prefer this as well, and therefore invests a lot of her time and effort in preventive dentistry procedures. However, despite the very best efforts by both …
Our first impressions of people can tell us a lot about them, and can even define how we think about or interact with them. For example, if you are considering doing business with someone and your first impression is that they are confident and professional, you will likely determine that it would be wise to do business with them. However, …
One of the most common, and most dreaded, tooth-related issues is tooth decay. Not only can tooth decay risk the health and structure of individual teeth, it can also affect your general health. Regardless of whether the problem is small or extensive, tooth decay is uncomfortable and it can be disquieting, especially if it occurs in highly visible areas of …
When it comes to establishing and maintaining good oral health, one of the most unnerving things we have to deal with is the fact that we only have one set of permanent teeth throughout the majority of our life, and they seem to grow weaker as we age. We may feel that we will inevitably have to receive dental implants …
If you have spent any time at all in the dentist’s office, chances are that you have heard time and again about the importance of brushing your teeth. However, some of the most common dental issues that many patients experience could be prevented or resolved through proper, regular tooth brushing techniques. Your mouth contains a balance of both good and …
When you are young, discovering a loose tooth can bring about feelings of excitement and anticipation. When you are an adult, discovering a loose tooth is rarely anything less than horrifying. Whereas the recognition of a loose baby tooth brings with it a feeling of maturity, the recognition of a loose permanent tooth brings with it a host of what …
Bad morning breath is a fairly common problem–so common, in fact, that many individuals assume it’s normal, natural and unavoidable. The usual response to this problem is for one to simply get up, brush their teeth, and go about their business. If it really bothers them (or their significant other) they may try some toothpastes that promise to reduce or …