Periodontal Consequences of Vitamin C Insufficiency
Between poor dental hygiene to a genetic predisposition to periodontal anomalies, chronic gum tissue problems can result from a number of things of things. Among the most significant yet underrated of these known factors is poor nutrition, specifically inadequate vitamin C levels in the body. It has long been proven that insufficient levels of vitamin […]
Types Of Toothbrushes
Ever wonder whether or not the high-tech looking toothbrush that is on display on your dentist office is decisively more effective in cleaning your mouth than the one you have at home. What about that toothbrush that uses AA batteries? And the toothbrush that you plug into the wall? Apart from practicing the proper fundamentals […]
Dental Strength Training
Generally, people who are over 6 years old are encouraged to use fluoride toothpaste when brushing their teeth. It is also a good idea for children younger than 6 years old to use fluoride toothpaste especially if they are at a particularly high risk of developing dental carries and other unwanted dental anomalies. Toothpaste and […]
What Causes Dry Mouth
Essentially, dry mouth stems from a prominent lack of saliva production. Saliva is important as it keeps both dental and periodontal surfaces moist enough, thereby neutralizing potential bacteria damage and creating a healthy oral environment. While dry mouth isn’t ideal, everyone experiences episodes of dry mouth every now and then. It is in this case […]
3 Types Of Dental Discoloration
Your teeth can become discolored overtime both by stains on the outer dental surfaces of your teeth, or by the internal changes in the dental material. Essentially, there are three types of dental discoloration. These being extrinsic discoloration, intrinsic discoloration, and age-related discoloration. Extrinsic Discoloration Extrinsic discoloration usually results from food, beverage, and cigarette staining […]
Laughing In The Face Of Dentophobia
According to recent statistics, about 50 percent of the entire adult population experience episodes of dental fear, in varying degrees of severity. And if you are among the millions of people around the world who suffer from a paralyzing fear of dentists and dental procedures, you might be glad to know that laughing in the […]
The Inner Structures Of The Mouth
While so much attention is given to your teeth, your mouth consists of so much more these dentals surface. Apart form your pearly whites, your mouth consist of other structures such as the soft tissues of the gums, the oral mucosa, the upper and the lower jaw, the tongue, salivary glands, the uvula, and the […]
Electric Toothbrush Benefits
The electric toothbrush has seen a rather exponential growth in popularity over the recent years. Its recent popularity is not surprisingly built on the premise and the already popular assumption that the electric toothbrush cleans better than manual toothbrush. Clinical Associate Professor at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School Of Dental Medicine John Ictech-Cassis […]
What You Need To Know About Dental Insurance
Medicare can only cover so much. More often than not, depending solely on your Medicare for your professional dental needs translates to skipping on your routine dental checkups and even your much-needed dental cleanings. In the same vein, it also means delaying treatments for simple dental irregularities, like toothache for instance, until it progresses into […]
Drinking Water Fluoridation
For more than 65 years, fluoridation of public water supply has been a safe and extremely effective way of preventing tooth decay. The history fluoridating public water supply goes way back in the 1930s when dental experts first started to notice that dental decay is not as prevalent among people whose water supplies contain elevated […]