Teeth grinding is more than a minor bother or annoyance for those who may hear it. It can actually threaten your oral health. Known also as bruxism, teeth grinding is the involuntary clenching or grinding of teeth while you are asleep. If you find that you often wake with jaw soreness or headaches, it may […]
Heart Disease is one of the leading causes of death In the U.S. Increasingly, studies have shown a connection between heart disease and gum disease. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, entails inflammation and infection of gum tissues and bone that keep your teeth in place. It’s called gingivitis in its early stages […]
Oral hygiene is integral to overall well-being. Regular, commercial mouthwashes can help improve your oral hygiene by assisting your body combat gum disease, reduce bad breath, and prevent tooth decay. However, natural mouthwashes are better. Commercial mouthwashes often do harm because they kill good bacteria along with the bad. This upsets your mouth’s ecosystem and […]
There is a definite connection between oral health and overall health. Your oral health impacts your overall health in numerous ways. The mouth is filled with millions of mostly harmless bacteria. It is a major entry point to the rest of your body, so if oral hygiene falters, bacteria could easily spread. Not only […]
In recent years, increasing numbers of people have begun to as this question. What is so good about oil pulling? For starters, it’s an excellent way to naturally enhance your oral health. Based on traditional Indian medicine, it’s done by swishing oil around the mouth for up to 20 minutes in order to clean it […]
There quite a few choices in home care for sensitive teeth. This is good news for the many who suffer pain and discomfort when biting into an ice cream or downing an icy drink. The sharp pain in one’s teeth and gums can be excruciating. However, it’s not something that has to be tolerated endlessly. […]
Toothbrushes are central to the oral hygiene routines of most people. From childhood, we’re taught that regular tooth-brushing is indispensable to the maintenance of healthy teeth and gums. However, getting the right one is crucial, because the wrong one can often cause more harm than good. So which is best? How do you go about […]
There are many easy ways to prevent cavities that complement the key practices of brushing and flossing. Everyone knows that avoiding cavities is a top priority for maintaining oral health. Since cavities are a problem for children as well adults, cavity prevention should be practiced by people of all ages. Cavities form when your teeth […]
Most people experience waking up with morning breath at some point. Morning breath has many different causes, but the two biggest are dry mouth and bad oral hygiene. Dry mouth If you have poor oral hygiene, dry mouth could be to blame. Saliva removes bacteria that can cause bad breath. As we sleep, saliva production […]
You must take care of dental implants in ways not so dissimilar from the way you take care of teeth, even if the implants don’t decay. The tissues surrounding them are vulnerable to inflammation and infection, so it’s best to peri-implant disease prevention tips. Peri-implant disease comes in two forms: peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. […]
Watch out for foods that damage your teeth. Dental health professionals agree on the importance of regular brushing, flossing, and dentist visits for the maintenance of optimal oral health. However, the success of this can also depend on the kind of foods one eats in the first place. There are many foods to watch out […]
Achieving a more attractive brighter smile doesn’t have to be rocket science. While new technologies have made teeth whitening easier, simple lifestyle changes still go a long way toward the goal of a brighter smile. It’s important to bear in mind that most teeth are not completely white, but actually run a gamut of naturally […]