Dental Healthcare For Seniors
Taking care of your teeth With the correct dental healthcare, you can keep your smile well into your retirement years. Brushing teeth at the very least two times per day with a toothpaste that contains fluoride, and using a brush with soft-bristles are essential, especially at this time of life. Flossing will allow you to […]
Extraction of Wisdom Teeth
Third molars, known as wisdom teeth, do not always come through properly once they choose to appear. It’s sensible to get an assessment from your dentist on whether to get wisdom teeth pulled before they get impacted, which causes discomfort and pain, inflammation, infections, and possible cavities or gum disease. Why Wisdom Teeth don’t grow […]
Root Canal Treatment
The Root Canal Each tooth has a section of soft tissue known as the pulp. It is located underneath the tooth’s outer enamel and in the dentin. The pulp holds the tooth’s nerves, veins, arteries, and lymph vessels. The root canals are extremely small, thin sections that move off from the top pulp chamber right […]
General Dentistry
The General Dentist According to The Academy of General Dentistry, a general dentist provides the primary dental care for patients of all ages. Patients go to the general dentist for the diagnosing, treating, managing and overseeing of all their oral health needs. He is an expert in dental care. The general dentist is very knowledgeable […]
Dentures – Be Smiling Again!
What are Dentures? Dentures are a detachable replacement for missing teeth and the joining tissues that can be taken in and out. It’s made from acrylic resin, occasionally in combo with different metals. You can have complete one replacing all the teeth in your mouth, or a partial denture that does the job of filling […]
A Child’s First Visit to the Dentist
When to take your Child to the Dentist The best time to take your child for the first dental visit is six months after his/her primary teeth erupt. This period is an ideal chance for the dentist to do a careful examination of how the child’s mouth is developing. Since dental care issues usually begin […]
All About Gum Disease
Periodontal or gum disease, which is a persistent inflammation and infection of gums and gum tissue, is the main reason for about 70% of the loss of a tooth in adults occurring in 3 out of 4 people in adulthood. Causes of gum disease The primary cause of gum disease is a bacterial plaque, a […]
Flossing Facts
Waterpicks and Flosses Plaque, a sticky material full of germs, accumulates on teeth, especially in areas between and around the teeth where a toothbrush doesn’t reach. Not handled regularly, it can cause gum disease. The simplest way to rid your mouth of plaque is to daily brush and floss your teeth. A toothbrush will clean […]
Temporomandibular Disorders
The Temporomandibular Joint The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a joint in the front of the ear that slides and rotates. It includes the temporal bone which is at the side and base of the skull, and the lower jaw or mandible. Mastication muscles, used for chewing, link the lower jaw to your skull, making it […]
Brushing Your Teeth
Recommended brushing techniques There are a variety of efficient techniques for brushing your teeth. If you talk to your dentist or dental hygienist, they can help you figure out which method will be the most comfortable and effective for you, taking into account the position of your teeth and condition of the gums. One of […]