A few years ago, I realized that I was thinking about dental care all wrong. Instead of listening carefully to my dentist and making the necessary changes, I assumed that he was ultimately responsible for making sure that my teeth stayed healthy. Unfortunately, I developed a few serious cavities because I failed to properly brush and floss my teeth, and I knew that it was my fault. I decided to start taking notes at my dental checkups and carefully abiding by the dentist's orders. The difference was almost miraculous. This blog is all about working with your dentist to improve your result.
2 August 2017
Your teeth allow you to chew the foods you love, but if you're not careful what foods you chew, they may not stay as healthy as you'd hope. Most people know that cheese is great for teeth and that candy is bad. But did you know that these four foods are also a bit risky for your (and your child's) oral health? Fruit Juice Its high vitamin and mineral content tricks many a consumer into thinking it's a healthy choice, but in fact, fruit juice is not the best choice for your dental health.
14 July 2017
If your child has recently had braces placed on the teeth, then they may be concerned about several different things during the tooth straightening period. Feeling that the teeth are loose is one type of problem that your child may experience and communicate. If this is an issue for your son or daughter, then keep reading to understand the answer to a few common orthodontic and tooth loosening questions. Why Do the Teeth Loosen?
28 May 2017
Losing a tooth as a child is exciting. It's a right of passage and part of growing up, plus the tooth fairy usually brings you something special. Losing a tooth as an adult is not quite as exciting. A lost tooth can change your appearance, make you feel insecure, could change the way that you eat, and the tooth fairy doesn't bring you any money. If you have a missing tooth as an adult, you have a number of different options including dentures, a bridge or dental implants.
23 May 2017
If you are all of a sudden struggling with bad breath then it's important for you to find out what is causing it and address the problem. Not only can bad breath be hard for you to deal with because it can be embarrassing and affect your love life in a negative manner, but it can also indicate serious issues that shouldn't be ignored. This article will provide you with loads of information on bad breath so you can get to the bottom of what's causing yours and take care of what needs to be addressed.
8 May 2017
Dental crowns are designed to be long-term solutions to protect teeth that have had deep drilling or other damage done to them, but sometimes problems can occur. While rare, dental crowns can sometimes fall off of a tooth due to too much damage or pressure being put on them. If this has happened to you, read this quick guide to learn what you can do to protect your tooth from further damage.