2016

3 Tips For Getting Used To Your New Dentures

Getting dentures installed can help give you some newfound confidence if your natural teeth were in a state of ugly disrepair. That said, the first few weeks after getting your dentures will definitely come with some discomfort. Here are 3 tips that may help you get used to your dentures quickly so that you can make it through the adjustment period and get on with your life. Sing Along With Your Music…

What You Can Do If You Chip Your Tooth While Vacationing Far From Home

You can chip a tooth at any time during your vacation. All it takes is doing something like biting down on a piece of hard candy the wrong way or getting hit in the mouth while playing catch on the beach. Suddenly, that bright smile of yours has a gap in it that needs to be filled and you’ve got a mouthful of pain. If you’re on vacation, you will usually have to wait a few days before you can get back to your dentist to get the chipped tooth fixed.…

2 Mouthwashes To Help Protect Your Impacted Wisdom Teeth From Tooth Decay

Impacted wisdom teeth can cause a myriad of problems because of the way in which they grow in your mouth. They often grow in at an angle that makes it difficult to reach and clean your wisdom teeth. Impacted wisdom teeth that are not properly cleaned will quickly develop bacterial and plaque buildup around the gum line. The buildup can eventually result in tooth decay. While the tooth decay may not initially hurt or seem noticeable, it can quickly turn into gum disease and will spread to your surrounding teeth.…

Reasons Your Dentist May Suggest A Dental Implant After An Extraction

If you are experiencing tooth pain, you may believe that one of your teeth needs to be extracted. If this is the case, your dentist may discuss the installation of a dental implant during a consultation concerning an extraction. Although you may feel that an implant is unnecessary, there are reasons that your dentist may be suggesting a dented implant. Here are a few of them: Aesthetic Appeal Your teeth do affect your appearance.…

2 Dental Implant- Supported Appliances That Can Replace Multiple Missing Teeth

If you need to replace one or more teeth, dental implants may be suitable. A dental implant not only replaces the crown of a tooth; it also replaces the dental root. A dental implant is a surgically installed device that rests inside the jawbone of the patient. The implant, which is a rod or screw that is fashioned from titanium, is biocompatible so there is little chance of the body rejecting it as foreign.…

Questions And Answers About Oil Pulling

Oil pulling is an old practice that involves swishing an oil, such as coconut, sunflower, olive or sesame oil, in your mouth for about 20 minutes. The oil reduces the bacteria in your mouth and promotes healthy gums and teeth. Here are a few questions and answers about oil pulling: What happens during oil pulling? While you are swishing the oil, it binds with oral bacteria and sucks it out of the cracks and crevices of your mouth.…

Toothache: Causes And Treatments

Many situations can cause a toothache. Usually a toothache is diagnosed before the dentist even notices a problem because of the constant, sharp, or throbbing pain. It may be intensified when added pressure is present. You might have a headache or fever, and swelling in the area of the toothache. Infection in a tooth may include a drainage that can produce a bad taste in your mouth. Treatments are available for these issues and can vary depending on multiple reasons.…

Tips And Tricks When You're Adjusting To Dentures

Getting a set of dentures for the first time may seem a little daunting, but it’s fairly easy for most people to adapt to them. However, there is a learning period where you may need to take it easy on your new chompers. Read on to learn some simple tips and tricks to easily and quickly adapt to your new dentures. Foods Although patients who have dentures can eat just about anything, it’s important to start out slow.…

Is Your Child A Candidate For Lingual Braces?

Getting braces is a great way to help improve your child’s smile and the overall health of their teeth. Braces are beneficial in a few ways: cosmetically they help straighten teeth and can give your child more confidence in their appearance. From an oral health perspective, braces can improve tooth quality by preventing overlapping teeth where bacteria and plaque can be difficult to reach and remove. If your child needs braces but they are worried about how they will look with a traditional metal style on their teeth, you may want to talk to their orthodontist about lingual braces.…

Toothache Got You Down? 3 Simple Ways To Dull The Pain

When you’re out-of-town, the last thing you want to deal with is a toothache. Unfortunately, dental problems don’t always wait for the most opportune time. If a toothache has turned your vacation into a painful experience, you might not be able to find a dentist as quickly as you’d like. That means you might be dealing with the pain until you can get home. Don’t cut your vacation short. Use these simple home remedies to alleviate the pain until you can get to your dentist.…