We all want to keep ourselves clean to look good and attractive. For such reasons, we buy expensive clothes, wear makeup and jewelry etc. However, if simple things such as oral hygiene are not taken care of, we would never be able to walk by holding our head high amongst others. Although oral hygiene is a broad term, many small problems are caused due to it. Bad mouth breath is … [Read more...]
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How To Overcome Tonsil Stones
Tonsillitis or tonsil stones arise when the tonsil glands become inflamed. These are actually two pads of tissue that are oval in shape and lie towards the back of the throat. If there are tonsil stones in your throat, you would probably suffer from bad breath, sore throat and would have difficulty swallowing your food. The main cause of tonsil stones are when the glands … [Read more...]
8 Tips To Deal With Sensitive Teeth After Whitening Procedure
Teeth whitening process is one sure way you can use to boost your self confidence and thus be able to improve the look of your face. Also, whitening your teeth is rather a very simple procedure that you either can accomplish at your own home or at the dental office. However, the only challenge that is normally accompanied with teeth whitening is the sensitivity that is likely … [Read more...]
Foods That Will Keep Your Smile Brighter
It’s pretty common knowledge that eating loads of sugary candy, sucking on acidic lemons, and drinking dark liquids will ruin your teeth and should be avoided to keep those pearly whites up to snuff. But what foods should you actively seek out to help your mouth stay healthy? Here is a list of five foods that will help keep your smile looking and feeling bright. Milk and … [Read more...]
Dental Seminars: Helps in building professional skills
To become a good dentist, it is quite compulsory to attend a medical college. While you through the academic session it is quite important to attend the seminars and also the conferences offers to learn how one can run his own dental business. This will not only help your professionally but boost your morale to run your business one day in a successful manner. You need to save … [Read more...]
How To Be Confident Even With Dental Braces
Pop culture is perhaps to blame for the notion that wearing dental braces is only applicable to geeks and losers. You see them characterized in films and television as failures and outcasts. You read about their uneasiness with their body image in books. People with braces aren't seen as superior, confident beings. They are not expected to succeed judging by the way they look. … [Read more...]
Benefits of Sealants for Children’s Teeth
Remember the old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure? As it turns out, that’s a great way to describe how the use of sealants has impacted dental patients over the past few decades. Dental sealants were first developed in the 1960s and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the early 1970s. By the 1980s many dentists were offering sealant … [Read more...]
Zirconium Dental Implants
The vast majority of dental implants which are used today are made out of titanium. The threaded titanium post is inserted into the jawbone, an abutment is fixed and a false tooth (crown) is attached to the abutment. In cases where the patient has concerns about having a titanium post inserted into their jaw or where the immune system rejects the implant there is a … [Read more...]
Filling the Gap: Should You Get Dental Implants?
Sometimes, the tooth fairy doesn't get the memo that you're all grown up and a quarter just doesn't cut it anymore. Whether it's from physical trauma (who knew a glued-on heel would lead to a nosedive?) or a serious cavity, few changes are quite as noticeable as a new gap in your smile. Fortunately, technology is on your side; dental implants are becoming a safe, … [Read more...]
Are You Too Old for Cosmetic Dentistry?
Millions across the globe seek cosmetic dentistry to improve the appearance of their teeth, gums, and or smile. Cosmetic dentists, commonly referred to as Prosthodontists and Orthodontists, do a variety of dental work that all fit into what is known as “cosmetic dentistry”. But, at what age should you opt, or more importantly, not opt for cosmetic dentistry? Is there a limit to … [Read more...]