It is not uncommon for dental patients to have a limited understanding of their oral health–after all, this is what your dentist is here to help you with. However, since your understanding of your oral health better allows you to maintain and improve it, there is great benefit in learning more whenever possible. You may correctly recognize the fact that …
We use our mouths so frequently and depend upon them so completely each and every day that even the smallest discomforts can be incredibly inconvenient and irritating. We often find that we are less able to tolerate these discomforts than if they were located elsewhere on our body, and are often less informed about their causes and solutions. Maintaining good …
Considering how many times your dentist has spoken with you on the subject, chances are that you understand the basic idea of what good oral health means–a mouth that has optimal structure and function, is free from disease, and is comfortable and pleasant-looking. You may even understand some of the critical components to establishing and maintaining good oral health, starting …
You have probably heard time and time again how very important it is to establish and maintain good oral hygiene habits, and how these habits are essential to healthy, comfortable teeth. While you may not have heard it as often, you have probably also heard how important it is to protect your tooth enamel. In fact, many dental products on …
When it comes to your oral health, you may find it easy to assume that all is well as long as you maintain good oral hygiene habits and experience no pain or discomfort. While it is definitely true that oral hygiene habits are important to maintaining your oral health and that pain and discomfort are clear indications that something is …
Along with brushing your teeth, flossing your teeth is one of the most important oral hygiene habits necessary for healthy, comfortable teeth and gums. Despite that, few people floss every day as they should–many people simply “spot floss” when some bit of food is irritating them or they have eaten something that tends to leave a bunch of debris behind, …
Everyone prefers when a trip to the dentist is filled with pleasant news–such as how minimal the plaque and tartar buildup on their teeth is, how the beneficial results of their daily brushing and flossing are quite evident, how they have no issues with decay and so on. Dentists prefer this too, and truly the only reason they will share …
A beautiful smile is just one of the many things that we most desire to achieve as regards our oral health and appearance, and for good reason. After all, your smile and your mouth are often the first things someone will notice about you and can subtly hint at your personality and confidence. Unfortunately, many individuals are embarrassed by their …
There are few oral health conditions that are more troubling and uncomfortable than a toothache. In fact, most individuals find toothaches to be so disquieting that they are willing to do anything to get rid of them. Unfortunately, many of the over-the-counter products that claim to be able to resolve the pain of toothaches are filled with chemicals that cause …
There may be few things more disappointing than taking a bite of food and feeling the sharp twinge that signals a cavity. This is especially true if you take great pride in protecting your oral health, brushing twice or more every day and flossing at least once every day. Unfortunately, even the cleanest and most well-cared-for teeth can still be …