5 Foods That Damage Your Teeth The food that you consume has the potential to damage your teeth. You must have heard the common phrase – you are what you eat. And some of the things you eat can cause the plaque on your teeth to increase and cause cavities which can lead to [...]
Pacifier Use and Thumb Sucking – How to Break This Habit? It is a natural reflex for children to suck their thumbs. You must have noticed that babies like to suck on their thumbs, fingers, and sometimes their entire hand. Sucking on pacifiers is also one of the babies’ favorite habits. Babies and toddlers [...]
All You Need to Know About Jaw Pain Jaw pain is a very common problem. Millions of people around the world suffer from this issue. There is no one cause of jaw pain. Treatment of this condition depends on the cause of the problem. Today, we will discuss everything from causes to the prevention [...]
How to Prevent Cavities One of the best feelings that a person can experience is going to the dentist and leaving with a big smile and a clean bill of health. That is not possible if your teeth are riddled with cavities. Cavities are like cancer for the teeth, as they can cause bone [...]
4 Things That Can Cause Bad Breath If there is one thing that you don’t want people to remember you by, it is bad breath. There are many names for bad breath – dragon’s breath, garlic breath, coffee breath, morning breath, and many more. Do you constantly check your breath to see if you [...]
Tips for Parents on Dealing with a Chipped Tooth A chipped tooth is common in children. Anyone can get a chipped tooth with a little contact. Also weakening of the tooth due to cavities can lead to a chipped tooth. Biting into hard objects such as hard candy or nuts or grinding the teeth [...]
Cavity Filling 101: How Long Should You Wait? Getting cavities in your teeth is a part of life. If you have a sweet tooth and can’t resist candy, then you must be familiar with what cavities are. And if not, then don’t worry as we are about to tell you everything that you need [...]
Dental Health and Pregnancy A woman’s body undergoes many changes during pregnancy. Some pregnant women can develop dental issues such as tooth decay and gum disease during this time. The hormones in your body during the pregnancy can affect the plaque on your teeth, making you more prone to dental issues. It is important [...]
Risks and Benefits of Fluoride Explored Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in water, soil, and food products. Ingested fluoride gets deposited in the bone. During the normal bone rebuilding process, the substance is released into the bloodstream and then into the saliva where it acts on the toot surfaces. Fluoride toothpaste also increases [...]
Understanding How Dental Bonding Can Give You Your Dream Smile A smile is often the first thing that people notice when meeting someone new. A stunning smile is a memorable smile. The same can be said about teeth that are chipped, discolored, or decayed. Having a smile that doesn't look appealing often makes us [...]
