Your dental health is an important part of your overall wellness, and the New Year is a great time to create resolutions for improving your health. Many people have dental health resolutions that range from improving their toothbrushing habits to completing delayed dental treatment. Understanding the benefits of your particular resolutions can be motivating and
Maintaining good oral care during the holidays can be tough with the bombardment of sugary sweets all season. Counting down to Christmas with an advent calendar is a fun activity for your kids, but if they are filled with chocolate and sweets, it won’t be so great for their teeth. Check out these simple sugar-free
Bad teeth cause pain and discomfort. But problems with the teeth and gums can have impacts far beyond the mouth. Some studies suggest they can boost a person’s risk of heart disease. Good dental health might help prevent this condition. And a new study tackled the issue with a special toothpaste — one that dyes plaque green.
Halloween might feel like a holiday made for creating tooth decay, but the truth is that it is actually a great time to teach your kids about how to prevent cavities and about making healthy choices. It is nearly impossible to avoid Halloween candy altogether, but there are some simple and fun ways in which
The last teeth to develop can cause havoc for the rest of your healthy mouth. Yet there’s growing controversy about whether we really need to have them taken out. Just as you enter adulthood, your wisdom teeth make their presence known in the far reaches of your mouth. Wisdom teeth — officially the third molars
Wish you had close-to-perfect pearly whites? (Who doesn’t!) Then make all seven of these dental-health musts a part of your daily routine. It’s probably no surprise that a bright, white smile can make you appear younger and more attractive. In fact, according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a whopping 96 percent of respondents
Bonding is ideal for an emergency repair of a fractured tooth or for a minor correction of a tooth contour, but veneers of porcelain 16 are stronger and longer-lasting. Bonding is done in a single visit, where a veneer requires two sessions. First, the enamel is removed from the tooth, and impressions of the prepared
If you have been experiencing problems with a tooth, you may wonder, “Do I need a root canal?” Root canals, also known as endodontic therapy, are performed when the nerve or pulp of the tooth becomes infected and inflammed due to dental decay, a cracked or broken tooth or an injury to the tooth, according
Are you trying to decide whether to book a cosmetic whitening treatment or pick up a box from your local store and go it alone? Here are some important points to consider before you take the plunge. Home remedies: Cons It is hard to know exactly how your teeth and gums will react to these
Your teeth are more than just something to chew and smile with. Research is increasingly showing they can have an effect on your overall health. Many Americans think their poor oral health is holding them back. In a 2015 survey by the American Dental Association, 20 percent of low-income adults said their mouths and teeth
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