How to Choose the Right Dentist
Websites such as Amazon and Expedia.com have trained us to be price experts in our search for the perfect product. We expect to be able to use filters to instantly find the most bang for our buck – a process that works for purchasing shoes, air travel, electronics, even food items. Yet when it comes […]
The Abuse of Teeth in Nursing Homes
By the time you have reached your seventies, your teeth are tired. Even with proper care and regular trips to the dentist, your teeth and gums have gone through a lifetime of wear and tear. Teeth can withstand this wear and tear if they have received proper care and treatment throughout their life, but for […]
Oral Concerns of Older Adults
As we age, our overall health, as well as our oral health, changes. As we get older, it is important to maintain a healthy diet so that we continue to get all the vitamins and minerals we need for our overall health, and our oral health. Older adults, however, face certain challenges as they age […]
When is a Second Root Canal Needed?
All surgeries have a risk of complications, and root canal treatment is no different. There are many different reasons why your root canal may need retreatment or an additional surgery. Although it is not common for root canals to fail, here is why they sometimes do and why retreatment is your best option. Bacteria Endodontists […]
The Steps to Becoming a Dentist
If you’ve ever thought that a career in dentistry might be right for you, then read this! To become a dentist, you have to be willing to complete multiple years of school and be patient enough to work with people. How it starts: 1. Complete a bachelors degree Completing a bachelor’s degree is step one […]
What Medication Can Do to Your Oral Health
While taking certain medications can help treat disease and lead to better overall health, some medications can harm your teeth and gums. The side effects of some medications can lead to the following oral health issues: Abnormal bleeding Some medications such as heparin or warfarin are used to thin blood. Taking these drugs means that […]
What is Enamel and How Does it Work?
If you’ve ever been to the dentist, then you’ve heard them talk about enamel. Dentists spend a lot of time talking to their patients about enamel, plaque, and tooth decay. But, to really understand how to keep your teeth healthy, you have to know what enamel is and how best to take care of it. […]
Hormones and oral health: The difference between men and women you didn’t know.
When it comes to oral health, the risks faced by men and women are not the same. Hormonal fluctuations cause women to be uniquely susceptible to gum disease in at least four stages of life. Even when all else remains unchanged, you or a women you know may be confused by heightened vulnerability to certain […]
How to Handle a Dental Emergency
Whether it was a car accident, a fall, or some other traumatic mishap that led to you harming your teeth, here is a guide on what to do if you chip, crack, break, dislodge, or lose a tooth. Oftentimes, traumatic accidents can damage your teeth. When that occurs, a dentist can help fix the problem, […]
What Makes a Smile Beautiful?
The first thing most people notice about you when they meet you is your smile. Since your smile is such an important facial feature, improving it has been at the center of attention even since ancient times. Ancient grave sites in Egypt and Italy reveal people buried in their dental appliances, including metal bands and […]