Oral care is an important part of overall body care and health. It includes practices such as brushing teeth at least twice a day, flossing, using mouthwash, and regular dental checkups. However, it's easy to overlook these recommended oral practices for one reason or another. Unfortunately, doing so could lead to dental problems that can easily develop into life-threatening dental emergencies. This article looks at a few signs indicating that it's time to visit a dentist.
14 July 2022
When one thinks of women's health issues, periodontal disease may not immediately come to mind. After all, periodontal disease can affect many different demographics. However, one survey said that medical providers should raise awareness about periodontal health because hormone fluctuations can affect the overall health of the periodontium. The periodontium includes gum tissue, ligaments, and alveolar bone. Here are three scenarios where women could be more prone to periodontal issues.
6 June 2022
Do you need to have a root canal performed on one of your teeth? While this procedure typically goes very smoothly, there is a small possibility that it will fail. Here are some of those reasons so that you can be aware of them. Bacteria In The Canal It is crucial that the dentist gets rid of all the bacteria that is within the tooth as they are cleaning it out.
25 April 2022
Your teeth are incredibly important. Not only do they help you break up food, but they also help you speak. Many people struggle with tooth decay, but in some cases, decay can lead to an infection. If you would like to know more about infected teeth and teeth abscesses, keep reading. What Causes an Infected Tooth? A tooth becomes infected when bacteria reaches the tooth's pulp, and this can happen in more than one way.
16 March 2022
Orthodontic treatments can be an effective option for correcting alignment and spacing issues with your teeth. While these treatments are not particularly new, there are many assumptions that people will often make in regards to these treatment options that can interfere with their ability to effectively assess this option. Assumption: Every Dentist Can Provide Orthodontic Treatments An especially common assumption about orthodontic treatments is that this is a procedure that any dentist will be able to perform for their patients.
2 February 2022
Periodontal disease occurs when you have a bacterial infection in your mouth that's spread below your gum line. It's one of the most common reasons why people lose their teeth since the inflammation caused by the infection can damage the connective tissue that attaches the teeth to the jaw bone. If you have diabetes, then you need to be very vigilant about preventing periodontal disease — you're more likely to develop periodontal disease, and it can cause your diabetes to get worse.
22 December 2021
Teeth grinding is a very common problem for many people, and it's one that's often difficult to control. This is especially the case if you grind your teeth in your sleep. While doing things like reducing your stress levels and cutting back on caffeine can sometimes help, if you're still finding that your jaw hurts and you're clenching your teeth together without intending to, now might be a good time to get help.
10 November 2021
Most people prefer taking their children to the family dentist for checkups. While there is nothing wrong with that, children can benefit more by seeing a pediatric dentist. Experts who specialize in children's dentistry are better suited to address your kid's oral problems. Remember that children have different dental needs as compared to adults. Besides, your child needs to develop a healthy oral care routine from a young age. So, don't underestimate the importance of setting your kid up to meet with a pediatric dentist.
30 September 2021
If you have been told by your dentist that your natural teeth need to be extracted, you have to start considering your options for replacement teeth. So many people assume that dentures are the only choice, but dental implants are starting to gain a lot of popularity. You might find that dental implants are exactly what you need. All you need to do is to spend a little time reviewing the following information to see why:
23 August 2021
Dental emergencies can arise without warning. This is especially true if you overlook the seriousness of a seemingly simple dental problem. Although some dental issues might not seem serious at first, they can quickly worsen without treatment. You can avoid the following serious dental problems if you take prompt action to seek emergency dental care. 1. Tooth loss due to trauma If you knock a tooth out, this is a clear dental emergency.
15 July 2021
