2015

Is It An Emergency Or Can It Wait? Tooth Pain In Children

The cause of a toothache is difficult enough to figure out when it’s your own tooth that’s hurting; figuring out what’s wrong with your child’s tooth is even more complicated. You have to rely on secondhand information about where the pain is and what it feels like. And while it’s more likely to be a small cavity or even a piece of food stuck between teeth, it’s easy to conjure up images of broken teeth or pediatric root canals.…

Having A Problem With Your Child's Height? Some Fluoride Magic Can Help

If you have always suspected that there is something sinister behind the not-to-your-liking height of your child, it turns out that your suspicions may not be as baseless as some would imagine. Studies show that dental caries may be to blame. And what is even better is that you can do something about it. The study A group of scientists were curious about the effect of dental caries. They were wondering whether it was possible that dental caries affected more than a child’s smile and whether the damaging effect of dental infections extended beyond a child’s social life.…

Hard, Soft, And Temporary Denture Relines

When molding new dentures, your dentist will usually ensure that the appliances fit perfectly to your gums. Well-fitted dentures will retain suction excellently and are less likely to come off or get unstable as you chew or speak. Unfortunately, gums tend to change underneath your dentures, meaning that at some point, the false teeth will not conform to the shape of the gums, leading to discomfort and reduced suction. To solve this problem, dentists usually opt for a denture reline, where the pink acrylic base of the denture is remolded to conform to your new gums and oral features.…

What To Do When You Lose A Tooth

You do not need to be an athlete to lose a tooth. It can happen to anyone at a time when you least expect it. Your child could be roughhousing with a friend, or you could take an unexpected slip and fall on hard pavement. Thankfully, if a tooth is not salvageable there are plenty of options for replacing it that range from dental implants to bridges. If you take the following steps to help save the tooth, it hopefully will never come to that.…

5 Foods or Drinks that Are Good for Your Teeth

We all know about foods that can be bad for our teeth, things like sweets, acidic foods and starchy foods. However, did you ever stop to think about foods that are actually beneficial to your teeth? Believe it or not, there are quite a few such foods and drinks that you’ll want to encourage your family to eat and drink more often. 1. Dairy products. Unlike acidic foods like tomatoes and citrus fruit, dairy products like milk, butter and cheese actually coat the teeth lightly and help to prevent the enamel from breaking down.…

Dental Implants: The Essential Information For Potential Candidates

If you are looking for an effective way to restore your missing teeth, you cannot go wrong with dental implants. They are a permanent way to replace teeth that give you stability when chewing, talking, or smiling. Before you make a decision about getting dental implants at a clinic like http://www.couchmandental.com, it is important to know the essential information about them. This includes the surgery phases, the different types of implants available, and the care they require.…

What To Expect When You Choose Invisalign

If you have decided to get treatment to straighten your teeth, you probably have wondered whether the best option would be to use traditional braces, or the more recent technology of Invisalign.  Invisalign is an alternative method of orthodontic correction, using plastic aligners to progressively move teeth into place.  Here are the answers to some of the questions you may have while considering Invisalign to achieve that ideal smile. Cost                                                                                              …

Dental First Aid Tips

Being prepared for dental emergencies is the best way for you to know you are going to be able to handle them should they arise. You want to be prepared to deal with an emergency on the spot so you can increase the likeliness of saving your tooth and decreasing the chances of dealing with bigger dental issues down the road. By following the tips below, you’ll be in a much better position to deal with a dental emergency.…

A General Guide To Dental Implants

It’s true that the field of dentistry has made leaps and bounds in technology and methodology, but unfortunately there are millions of people who still suffer from tooth loss.  This might be as a result of injury, tooth decay, gingivitis, or gum disease. In the past, dentures and bridges were the only options for people missing teeth, but now with the invention of dental implants, this cosmetic surgery is fast becoming the most popular way for people to resolve the embarrassment of missing teeth.…

Five Good Reasons To Consider Cerec Crowns

Do you have a broken or missing tooth? Is one or more of your teeth discolored from coffee, wine or tobacco? Cerec crowns can help brighten and revitalize your smile without the wait and the numerous dental appointments required for other types of cosmetic dentistry. However, quick results are just one of the many benefits that Cerec crowns have to offer. What are Cerec crowns? Cerec, which stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, is to dentistry what CAD is to engineering.…