Despite your best efforts, sometimes a tooth will crack or break. If that happens, our first objective is to save as much of the tooth as possible and cover it with a crown. Extraction is always a last resort.
Do you know when to replace your toothbrush? You should invest in a new toothbrush or a replacement head for your electrical toothbrush every three to four months. Do this sooner if the bristles become frayed.
If you love eating fruits, you might want to know that fresh is better for your teeth than the dried. The drying process that the fruit undergoes concentrates sugar that can cause tooth decay.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away — and can also help keep teeth healthy. Can’t brush or floss after a meal? Eat an apple; its natural acidity will wash away stains. Wash it down with water to get rid of excess sugar.
Before your first visit with us, make a list of which medications and supplements you take regularly, and whether you have frequent headaches, neck aches, or toothaches.
Oral cancer does not attack only the inside of the mouth, it can also attack the lips. To help prevent it, be sure to use a lip balm with a sufficient SPF rating for your part of the country.
While disorders of the jaw joint are commonly referred to as TMJ, this term is actually an abbreviation for the name of the joint itself, the temporomandibular joint. The correct abbreviation for the disorders is TMD, for temporomandibular joint dysfunction (or disorder).
Chronic bad breath is not just the result of poor brushing habits, or what you had to eat. Sometimes it can indicate serious health problems. If you have concerns, let's talk about the problem.
Stop! Don't flush that floss! Dental floss is non-biodegradable and can create a web that actually catches other particles and can clog your pipes. Be sure to always toss your floss in the trash instead.
Your toothpaste should contain fluoride for best results. Fluoride is a mineral that helps protect your tooth enamel. Too little fluoride can weaken teeth.
For you electric toothbrush fans: The first real electric toothbrush was developed and produced in 1939 in Switzerland. It wasn't until 1960 when American company, Squibb, introduced the electric brush to the market in the United States. The following year, battery powered brushes were introduced.
In many cases, people with jaw pain can benefit from bite guards or oral splints, soft or firm devices inserted over their teeth while they sleep at night.
Modern toothpaste was developed in the 19th century, but ancient China and India had been using a form of toothpaste for thousands of years. Toothpaste initially had soap as an ingredient-- some even used chalk. It wasn't until the 1900s when chalk and soap were eliminated and fluoride was introduced.
Want to make sure your kids develop good oral hygiene habits? We are an imitative species and children will mimic their parents behavior. Let them see you brushing twice a day, and they will want to do the same.
Proper oral hygiene affects more than just yourself. 32% of Americans cite bad breath as their #1 complaint about coworkers.
What is prosthodontics? This is a dental specialty that diagnoses, treats and rehabilitates patients who have problems resulting from missing or damaged teeth as well as missing or deficient oral and maxillofacial structures.
Do you know why Titanium is used to make most bodily fixtures including dental implants? Well, because it is the most biocompatible material, which means it is not harmful or toxic to living tissue.
A root canal is a procedure that removes an infection from inside your tooth. This infection can cause inflammation and immense pain. If left untreated, dental infections may even result in tooth loss.
In the past, animal hairs were used as bristles for toothbrushes. These however, tended to harbor bacteria and kept falling off the toothbrush heads. So, in 1938, a company remedied this situation by manufacturing a more effective toothbrush that had nylon bristles.
Enamel is the outermost layer of your teeth. While it is mainly responsible for protecting your teeth, it is partly responsible for imparting their white color too. So, if your teeth have started appearing yellow, it may indicate decaying enamel.
Did you know that pain management techniques are not new but rather date back literally thousands of years? Old forms of pain management include alcohol, the mandrake root, and opium poppies.
If there is blood in the sink while you brush, that is a warning signal you should not ignore. While it's possible you simply flossed or brushed incorrectly, bleeding gums also can indicate gum disease. You should call to set up an appointment as soon as possible.
