May 2, 2018
Gum disease is caused by bacteria that accumulate in the plaque that forms on the teeth. It leads to inflammation of the gums that can progress to affect the bone surrounding the teeth. If left unchecked, gum disease can cause teeth to become loose and eventually fall...
Apr 26, 2018
Toothpaste can come in either gel or paste form and is a critical component for keeping teeth clean. There are many different brands of toothpaste available on the market today, but most of them share similar core ingredients. The active ingredients of toothpaste...
Apr 23, 2018
Most of us experience tooth pain at some point. Even if you are very conscientious about your oral care routine, toothaches can still develop. A cavity may be the source of your pain, but there may be other triggers at play. If you experience tooth...
Apr 16, 2018
Gum disease is the infection of the tissues surrounding your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in many people. Gum disease is caused by dental plaque, which is the film of bacteria that sticks to the teeth. Some people have gum disease without even knowing it....
Apr 9, 2018
April is Stress Awareness Month. The 30-day observance is devoted to raising awareness of the causes and cures for the modern stress epidemic. Too much stress can cause a number of health complications, including problems with your mouth, teeth, and gums. Stress...
Apr 2, 2018
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. The Oral Cancer Foundation encourages dental and medical professionals to conduct free oral cancer screenings nationwide throughout April. The observance aims to raise people’s awareness of the dangers of oral cancer and to...
Mar 26, 2018
You may have heard your dentist dictating numbers to the dental assistant while examining your teeth. They may say something like this: “Cavity in 4-3, missing 1-8.” With references like these, your dentist is telling the assistant to take note of the state of your...
Mar 22, 2018
There are different types of filling materials for the teeth. When the dentist needs to fill a cavity, he or she will remove the decay, clean the area, then fill the cavity with some kind of material. A good filling material should last for many years. The most common...
Mar 16, 2018
Cancer is the uncontrolled cell growth that invades the body tissues. Oral cancer is characterized by a sore or growth in the mouth that will not go away. There are several types of oral cancers that may grow on the lips, cheeks, tongue, the bottom of the mouth, soft...
Mar 8, 2018
If you have had a tooth repaired or restored, your dentist has probably used ceramic materials. Ceramic is a very popular dental material because it closely approximates the color and translucency of natural teeth. Other materials may work, but they rarely look as...
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