Choosing the right toothpaste will play a key role in your daily oral hygiene. While most have the same general components for cleaning your teeth, others are specially formulated to address additional concerns. With so many different types available, choosing the right toothpaste can become quite a challenging task. Keep the following distinctions in mind […]
If your fear of the dentist has kept you from making appointments, there’s no time like the present to get over your dental anxieties. You’re not the only one. Upwards of 80% of U.S. adults have dental anxiety, while between 9 to 20% of Americans simply avoid going to the dentist at all. Unfortunately, this […]
Have you been wondering about the main benefits of Interdental brushes? Interdental cleaning is required to ensure optimal oral hygiene. Cleaning between teeth finishes the job your toothbrush started, because it can only really reach three out the five tooth surfaces that need cleaning. For cleaning between teeth, many reach for interdental brushes, so just […]
If your smile has begun to dim, try to naturally whiten your teeth at home. Over time, multiple factors can combine to make teeth take on a yellow cast. Certain foods and beverages can also cause staining on the outer layers of your teeth. Aging is often accompanied by erosion of this outer tooth layer, […]
If you’re not careful with your oral hygiene, dental grills can harm your oral health. Also known as “grillz” or ‘’fronts”, grills are decorative covers made of gold, silver, and gems that cover one or more teeth. They were developed by hip hop artists in the 1980’s and since have become a popular form of […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]