What Happens to Your Teeth if You Leave a Cavity Untreated Tooth cavities are one of the most common dental problems. These can be typically resolved with simple dental procedures like fillings. But if you leave cavities untreated, they can lead to unimaginable dental complications. These can be almost impossible to treat then. Most individuals [...]
What Causes Dry Mouth? We all experience dry mouth sometimes, especially if we are dehydrated and/or nervous. In such scenarios, our mouth automatically becomes dry. However, if your mouth is persistently dry, you are probably suffering from some kind of medical condition. Dry mouth is also referred to as Xerostomia, a problem that cannot be [...]
False Teeth or Dentures: What You Should Know Dentures - also popular as false teeth - act as a prosthesis for a missing tooth or more. They are usually made of nylon, acrylic, or metal and can be used to replace one tooth, several or all your teeth. Well-fitted dentures offer several benefits, including improving [...]
Here's Why Fluoride Is Important for Your Teeth and Here's How You Can Get It Acid-producing bacteria damage teeth and cause tooth decay. Over the last few years, healthcare professionals' interest in fluoride as a teeth-protecting agent has grown considerably. Research has shown that fluoride protects the teeth against the action of cavity-causing bacteria by [...]
Is it really possible to make your teeth cavity-proof? OK – “cavity-proof” probably isn’t really a word. But it is attractive, isn’t it? Wouldn’t it be nice to know that every time you went to your dentist for your regular cleaning and exam, you did so confident in knowing you didn’t have any cavities? [...]
Getting A Beautiful Smile is Easier than You Think! Contrary to what you think or may have been told, veneers are a viable, accessible option! You may be the type of person who isn’t pleased with your teeth or your smile but have resigned yourself to having to simply accept it. Perhaps you have [...]
The Oral Health – Diabetes Connection Over the past decade, extensive research has been conducted on the connection between periodontal disease and diabetes. Being in the number 6 spot on the list of most prevalent complications prompted by diabetes, periodontal disease is a highly risky threat to the health of those who have received [...]
Are You in Need of Sedation Dentistry? Dental phobia is a real thing. Over 30% of all people avoid a trip to their dentist to escape the anxiety and fear they feel due to dental phobia. This fear makes 30% of the total population susceptible to dental infections and diseases. The solution to dental phobia [...]
Signs that it’s time to see a dentist Something just isn’t right with your mouth. Maybe you are experiencing dull, constant pain yet can’t really identify its source. Maybe you have some odd, uncomfortable anomaly that is becoming more and more concerning. Or, perhaps a specific tooth is really causing you great pain and [...]
Bleeding gums is a serious dental condition that is not well-publicized. But it is quite common and can affect anyone – at any time - who is consistently negligent in their daily oral hygiene practices. What role does plaque play in bleeding gums? In the case of bleeding gums, plaque plays a starring role. In [...]
