Jul 22, 2018
A root canal is a common treatment for repairing and saving a badly decayed or infected tooth. The nerve and pulp inside the tooth are removed, cleaned, and sealed in the procedure. Without root canal treatment, the tissues around the tooth will get infected and form...
Jul 16, 2018
Why do some people’s teeth grow in perfectly straight while others are terribly crooked? There are a number of theories on the subject. One theory links crooked teeth with the way people gathered food in antiquity. According to this school of thought, when our...
Jul 9, 2018
A nutritious diet is essential for healthy kids. Food affects all aspects of their well-being—including their dental health. Encouraging your children to eat the following healthy foods will help them maintain strong and vibrant pearly whites. Dairy products...
Jul 4, 2018
Teeth of both adults and children can be knocked out due to injury or accident. But a dislodged tooth doesn’t have to be lost forever. If you take the proper steps and seek the help of a dentist, you could preserve your tooth. Here are a few steps to follow if your...
Jun 26, 2018
Anyone can get an abscessed tooth, which is a pocket of pus that forms around the root of an infected tooth. Some people mistakenly believe that an abscessed tooth will heal on its own, but if you leave an abscessed tooth untouched, it will only worsen. You need to...
Jun 21, 2018
You should not ignore bleeding gums. There is usually an underlying reason for the bleeding that you need to address. Bleeding gums could indicate gingivitis or other problems that require the attention of a dentist. If your gums start bleeding, here are some basic...
Jun 15, 2018
There are various myths about teeth that have been floating around for years. You may have even found yourself believing in some of them. Here are some of the more common ones: Brush after every meal The popular belief is that you need to brush your teeth after...
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Jun 13, 2018
Was there a time that even if you have brush your teeth thoroughly, there still seemed to be a bad odor coming from your mouth? That is because bacteria may have been in your gums for a long time and brushing it off won’t be enough. To avoid such problems, avoid the...
Jun 7, 2018
No matter how well you take care of your teeth, you are still at risk of losing one or more of them in time. It is critical to have missing teeth replaced. A missing tooth could cause a variety of problems. For example, the teeth around the vacancy will shift and lead...
Jun 1, 2018
Each culture has a unique way of doing things. Practices in one culture may raise eyebrows in another. While the goal of good oral health is consistent worldwide, different cultures find unique ways of achieving it. Here are some examples of tooth-related customs from...
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