Tobacco Use and Your Oral Health
In addition to affecting your overall health, tobacco use and smoking can cause a number of oral health issues, ranging from oral cancer to discolored teeth. (read more)
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Why Do My Teeth Hurt After Whitening And How Can I Avoid It?
Millions of people across the world have now had their teeth whitened. Most do not experience any downsides significant enough to deter them from whitening again. Teeth whitening has become one of the most common procedures performed in modern dentistry. However, as with any medical procedure there can be some side effects. Most are minor
For Your Information: Dental Implants
If you are self-conscious because you have missing teeth, wear dentures that are uncomfortable or don’t want to have good tooth structure removed to make a bridge, talk to your dentist to see if dental implants are an option for you. (read more)
Tic-Tac’s “Worst Breath in the World” Prank:
Because the world is just so sick of flash mobs, right? It’s so 2010. Passing out in unison, on the other hand, is all the rage. (read more)
5 Explanations for Bleeding Gums
While brushing, have you ever noticed a bit of blood on your toothbrush and wondered about the cause? Everyone’s gums bleed at some point in their lives for a variety of reasons, but the sight of a little red while you brush can still be unnerving. (Read more)
How to Choose the Color of Your Braces
Do you have trouble deciding what color braces to get when you go to the orthodontist? If so, this article is for you! Hope it helps. (Read more)
First Implant May Have Been Discovered
More stress needs to be placed upon other aspects to truly determine one’s oral health. (Read more)
Why Should I Clean My Baby’s Teeth?
Although babies aren’t born with teeth, their baby teeth (called “primary teeth”) are already formed under their gums, waiting to begin coming in at about 6 months and aren’t all in until about 2 years of age. Your baby’s teeth, gums and tongue are very important for eating, learning to speak and for growth. (Read more)
Low Vitamin D Levels Could Raise Cavity Risk for Children
One out of three Americans didn’t visit the dentist in the last year. This information comes from Gallup Well-Being. The rate was basically the same in the previous year and in 2008 as well. Women were more likely than men to go for a dental checkup. (Read more)
5 Ways to Care for Your Teeth After Your Enamel Has Worn
Have you ever experienced a jolt of pain when you ate ice cream or sipped hot tea? If so, you may have some level of enamel erosion. A tooth’s outermost covering is called enamel. This translucent layer is thin but extremely strong. In fact, it’s the hardest tissue in the human body. (Read more)
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