5 Healthy Holiday Snacks To Keep Your Oral Health In Tip-Top Shape
Holidays are more than just about gift-giving and cheers. More often than not, this is also a season of eating and drinking merrily. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying the festivities with food, it is still necessary to consider their health repercussions on your teeth. We all know that the holidays are celebrated […]
Dental Care for Babies and Kids: 7 Common Issues and Concerns
As kids grow up, they will have to face a number of health challenges, including dental problems. During this phase, children are still susceptible to getting infections. To avoid serious medical conditions and dangerous infections, it is important to pay close attention to your children’s oral health. Regular dental check-ups can help catch issues early […]
Understanding Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Baby teeth only last for a couple of years but that doesn’t mean that they are less important than permanent teeth. If you want your child to have a good-looking smile, taking care of their first teeth is essential. When good oral care is practiced at an early age, your children will have a strong […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Care Answered
No matter your age, dental health should remain a top priority. Even though it is common knowledge that regular dentist visits are a must, there is still a large percentage of people who neglect this important practice. Sadly, one of the biggest reasons for poor dental care is lack of information. When there is lack […]
How to Maximize Your Dental Benefit Plan
One of the worst mistakes people make with their dental benefit plans is to not use them. Statistics state that a very low rate (only 2.8%) of plan holders uses up or reaches the maximums of their plan benefits. A lot of money is being wasted because a good majority of people do not fully […]
5 Simple Tips to Keep Your Child’s Teeth Healthy on Halloween
Among all of the holidays, Halloween ranks as the top one that poses a great risk in dental health challenges in children. Because the holiday pretty much centers on collecting sweets, it can be extremely hard for kids to hold back on eating candies. According to ADA dentist Dr. Ana Paula Ferraz-Dougherty, “It’s okay to […]
Dealing with Bad Breath
Bad breath can be embarrassing, especially if you it catches you by surprise. Imagine being in the middle of a job interview or an important business meeting and then suddenly getting that icky feeling in your mouth. According to a recent study, about 50 percent of adults deal with bad breath or halitosis in their […]
Sealants: Sealing Out Tooth Decay
While regular brushing and flossing are effective in keeping your breath fresh and clean, this may still not be enough to make your teeth perfectly healthy. The molars, especially the ones at the back of your mouth, have natural ridges and depressions that can also store food particles. If you do not clean your teeth […]
An Introduction to Dentures
Dentures are one of the most popular solutions to restoring missing teeth. Losing teeth can take a blow on someone’s self confidence because of the change it can have on one’s face. Bone loss also causes the muscles on your face to sag, adding years to the face. Aside from the noticeable change in appearance, […]
Should you Extract Your Wisdom Teeth?
So, you finally get your teeth all straightened out, which you most likely cared for your entire childhood and adult life. Then your wisdom teeth start erupting one by one and crowd your mouth, ruining your perfect smile. This is a common problem that many young adults face. If not treated properly, you don’t only […]