That old saying “they were born with it!” doesn’t truly apply to having a healthy mouth. Some people are less prone to getting cavities, but having a healthy mouth isn’t a matter of luck, it has much more to do with having good habits. The truth is the most common dental problems can be prevented
Of course, we hope that you use your toothpaste to brush your teeth at least twice a day as part of your general dental care. We bet you didn’t know that toothpaste can be used for much more than simply brushing your teeth! If you have a tube of toothpaste laying around, perhaps a partially
We know it can be difficult to handle a child who fears going to the dentist. Fear of the dentist is common for small children. To help prepare a child for a trip to the dentist, here are a few tips that can pave the way for smooth sailing rather than steering into stormy waters.
Are you an expecting mother, or thinking of becoming pregnant in the near future? If you are expecting, you may notice that your gums bleed easily or are more easily irritated. If you have early signs of gingivitis or suffer from advanced gum disease please be aware that there is growing evidence of a direct
If you suffer from the painful side effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis, you’ve undoubtedly been treating this serious and painful condition. You deal with pain, stiffness and swelling in your joints from this chronic inflammatory disease on a daily basis. Not commonly known is that person’s with RA are at a greater risk to develop tooth
When disaster strikes and you’re faced with a dental emergency, don’t panic. With advances in dental technology most dental emergencies can be treated quickly. First things first, if you experience a dental emergency, it is important to try to see your dentist as soon as possible. If the accident happens when your dental practice is
Have you noticed the enormous amount of teeth whitening products in the marketplace? There seems to be no end to the over the counter, mail order and professional teeth whitening options for people who want to brighten their smile. If you have dark or stained teeth, there are numerous options to help turn your lack
If you suffer from dry mouth, you may not be concerned. Most dry mouth sufferers are more likely frustrated than concerned. It is important however to understand dry mouth to truly know IF there is reason for concern. The symptoms of dry mouth can vary, but include frequent mouth sores or cracked lips, a bothersome
It is common knowledge that gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss. Heart disease is one of the leading killers of both men and women in the United States. What you may not realize however is that gum disease can have a direct link to heart disease. A combined paper in
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