The Benefits of Tongue Scraping
When you think of your bathroom counter, a few items probably come to mind; your toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and maybe some paper cups for rinsing. What’s missing from this picture? The tongue scraper. This oft-ignored tool has some surprisingly big benefits. From improving bad breath to making your food more delicious, here are some benefits … Continue reading The Benefits of Tongue Scraping
Coffee Stains Got You Down? Perk up!
Sipping on a fresh cup of coffee to perk up in the morning is an activity cherished by many. The buzz of caffeine and the familiar taste of your favorite blend is a great way to start your day. However, consistent coffee intake can leave those pearly whites more than a little lackluster. If you … Continue reading Coffee Stains Got You Down? Perk up!
Lessons Learned From Neanderthal Dental Plaque
Dentists, for good reason, care a lot about plaque. Brushing and flossing regularly is essential to reducing plaque and keeping your teeth and gums free from bacteria. However, plaque can harbor plenty of information about an individual, as it is one of the most DNA rich areas of the human body. Sticky plaque catches all … Continue reading Lessons Learned From Neanderthal Dental Plaque
The Magic of Salt Water Rinses
Saltwater rinses are commonly recommended for people with a sore throat, gum sores, or people who recently underwent a dental procedure. If you have never used a saltwater rinse before, read on to learn about the multiple health benefits. Salt Reduces Dental Bacteria – Salt inhibits dental bacteria by increasing the pH balance of your … Continue reading The Magic of Salt Water Rinses
Alligators and Dental Science?
Did you know alligators can replace each of their teeth up to 50 times in their life? Humans are unique among vertebrates for being able to replace our teeth only once. But new insights into how alligators replace their teeth may help stimulate the same process in ours. Professor Cheng-Ming Chuong, M.D., Ph.D., has discovered … Continue reading Alligators and Dental Science?
A New Solution To Enamel Loss?
Researchers at the University of Southern California have made a major breakthrough in the investigation of tooth enamel regrowth procedures. Tooth enamel is a nonliving tissue; unlike bone, enamel does not regrow naturally in the human body. Lack of tooth enamel can cause sensitivity and even pain in the mouth, making the tooth much more … Continue reading A New Solution To Enamel Loss?
BPA Exposure Affects Young Teeth
From the moment they erupt in our mouths as children, our teeth plays a major part of our lives. As such, it’s essential to care for them well during childhood and continuing into adulthood. In a recent study done with lab rats, it was found that when teeth were exposed to BPA, “there were multiple … Continue reading BPA Exposure Affects Young Teeth
Want an A-list Smile? With Veneers, It’s Possible!
In today’s society, first impressions are everything. People instinctually form judgments within milliseconds of seeing a new face for the first time. From clothing choices to our pearly whites, every aspect of our appearance helps strangers form opinions of us instantaneously. It’s no surprise, then, that our smiles play an incredibly important role in portraying … Continue reading Want an A-list Smile? With Veneers, It’s Possible!
The Teething Myth You Have to Stop Believing
Many parents have the misconception that teething causes diarrhea. What’s the correlation, you may ask? It is believed that the excess saliva that comes with teething can affect the gastrointestinal system. However, although there is no evidence of a causal relationship, this idea may not be completely baseless, as teething babies put a variety of … Continue reading The Teething Myth You Have to Stop Believing
How an Oral Abscess Can Affect You
An infection in the mouth is never a fun situation, especially when it can lead to an oral abscess. An abscess is a pocket of pus caused by infection, and they can exist in the mouth as a periapical abscess (if it’s in the tooth) or a periodontal abscess (if it’s in the gums). Oral … Continue reading How an Oral Abscess Can Affect You
