Cavities are a problem for even the best of us. If you brush and floss religiously, but notice that your enamel is continuing to wear away, there may be something that you can do about it besides talking to your dentist. Cut out the sour candy.
When you are using dentures for the first time, there is a bit of a learning curve. To ensure that you are able to use denture adhesives properly and efficiently, read below.
The first step is choosing a denture adhesive to use. You can choose from cream, strips, or a powder base. There is not one “right” choice and you may wish to experiment with several denture adhesives before choosing your preferred method.
Prosthodontics are a form of dental prosthetics. It is within the prosthetic dentistry field and one of nine specialities listed by the American Dental Association as well as the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. In prosthodontics, dentists work to diagnose, treat, and maintain a good working condition for patients who are missing teeth or do not have enough substance in their oral facial tissues.
Your family means everything to you, which means that finding the right family dental clinic is important. After all, this family dental clinic will examine, treat, and protect your family’s teeth! Finding a great family dentist is by no means an easy task, but there are a few things that you can look for in order to make the process easier.
Root canals have a sigh of horror attached to them. Most people are unfamiliar with the actual process, but from popular media have learned to become terrified. While root canals are certainly not the best things for your mouth, they do help to correct an existing problem.
Everyone knows that candy will rot your teeth – all of the sugar coupled with acid from sour candies is a real disaster for your mouth and your teeth. Did you know that there are also a number of healthy foods that can be a real disaster for your mouth? Read on to discover what you can do to take care of your mouth no matter the culprit.
New studies are exploring the idea of regrowing teeth from cells, and scientists are finding that the concept may very well be superior to implants. People have needed dental implants for years now, but they have never been able to grow their own bioteeth or use bioengineered teeth. As of now, the current technology isn’t ready to be used in an everyday setting, but the research is fascinating, and continually proving that it will one day replace dental implants.
We’ve all heard the twice-yearly rule: If you care about your teeth, you should see a dentist twice a year for preventive care. It turns out that it may be better to visit the dentist more depending on your risk level.
It’s important to take proper care of your dentures to keep them clean and looking good. There are a number of techniques for denture cleaning that help keep your new mouth from turning into stained, yellow filth.
