Only brushing your teeth twice a day does not ensure good oral health hygiene. You may be practicing various bad dental habits, which can lead to many mouth ailments and hefty dental bills. To ensure that you do not fall to them, here are some bad dental habits and how and why to avoid them. 1) Ignoring…
Gone are the days when brace clad high school kids were the norm and nobody would bat an eyelid if they saw braces on tweens. If you had crooked teeth that needed to be fixed, you got metal braces. Metal braces comes with several disadvantages such as: They’re quite visible You are required to change…
There are many problems that come with the advancement in age, oral health problems being one of them. Gum problems, tooth sensitivity, tooth loss and dryness of mouth are only a few problems faced by them which makes dental care for seniors a lot more important. 1) Dryness of Mouth With increase in age, the capacity…
A mistake almost all our patients make is to visit the dentist only when they have a terrible toothache. That’s the only time you may remember that dentists do exist – and that’s wrong! If you visit the dentist regularly, “sudden problems” like terrible toothaches, bleeding gums, a loose tooth cap, won’t be problems. One…
You may have a root canal treatment around the corner, so you may be wondering how do you best prepare for it. A root canal is performed to treat a severely infected tooth or a dying nerve and alleviate pain arising from the damage. While there are those who are hardly affected by it, others…
When you select a dentist, chances are that you are not only selecting for yourself. You’re selecting for your spouse, kids, other family members and perhaps, even your friends. You are not only one who is going to avail of the services – so you want to pick the right dentist. What’s the best way to…
Almost all of us have experienced the pain of tooth cavity at least once in our lifetime. In spite of a healthy oral care routine, you somehow tend to end up with a cavity. A cavity is tooth decay that that erodes the tooth enamel and its underlying layers due to the accumulation of bacteria…
Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you. Having a healthy and beautiful smile enhances your appearance, and boosts your confidence. When you have misaligned, stained or unhealthy teeth, you shy away from smiling. Good oral health is vital for having a beautiful smile. A healthy smile is not achieved…
Oral health is not just about having sparkling teeth and a bright smile. In the quest to achieve healthy white teeth, we often ignore our gums. Good oral hygiene must include teeth, gums and other areas of the mouth. Gum disease is caused by plaque build up which over time hardens and turns to tartar.…
Cavities are a common dental issue that leads to tooth decay and damage. A damaged tooth needs to be treated immediately otherwise, it can lead to severe dental issues and worse – the loss of a tooth. Dental fillings help in treating such teeth that are damaged by decay. It helps restore the teeth function…
