A Dental Implant Might Be A Good Option For Your Missing Front Tooth

Posted on 23 February 2015

One of the best solutions for a missing front tooth is a dental implant. The other option is to get a bridge, but when you do that, the dentist has to grind down the nearby teeth and replace them with crowns that support the new artificial tooth. When you get a dental implant, the nearby teeth are not damaged in any way. A dental implant is strong, since it fuses with your bone, and the artificial tooth looks natural. [Read More]

5 Reasons People Don't Floss

Posted on 11 February 2015

Although everyone knows you should brush your teeth at least twice a day, many people don't bother flossing their teeth at all. Flossing should be an important part of everyone's daily routine because it removes the bacterial plaque from hard-to-reach areas between your teeth and gums. If you're not flossing every day, you may be able to relate to at least one of these common reasons people don't floss: It hurts. [Read More]

Stop Hiding And Get Rid Of Your Bad Breath

Posted on 29 January 2015

If you're plagued with bad breath, it's time to fight it and not avoid people. Most causes of mouth odor are controllable, once you know the sources. Here are some reasons you may have bad breath and the ways to stop it and get back into society. The Usual Suspects Bad breath can be due to materials on your teeth, gums and tongue or digestion problems that make their way up your esophagus such as: [Read More]

Better Options Than The Emergency Room For A Dental Emergency

Posted on 19 January 2015

A hospital emergency room is equipped with doctors, nurses, medical supplies and medications to respond to any type of health problems or injury, but they aren't always the best choice if your emergency involves your teeth, gums or jaw. While an emergency room will be able to help with your problem, an emergency dentist might be a better place to visit. Not only will you be treated by someone who's an expert in all things dental, you might end up spending far less money in the long run: [Read More]

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Kate's Fear of TMJ

When I was little, I was scared of dying from Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMD or TMJ. It's a condition where your jaw gets sore and stiff. I used to think that I would get it and not be able to eat and then I would slowly die from starvation. Now that I'm older, I know that TMJ is not life-threatening, but I still have no desire to get it! I wanted to talk about tips and tricks, and about oral health care in general since I've already done a lot of research. If you have questions, I hope you find them here! Thanks for stopping by.

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