If you just had a chipped or fractured tooth, you may be wondering, “how to fix a chipped tooth?’ There are various cosmetic solutions available to restore your smile to it’s original condition. If a tooth is extensively chipped as a result of massive damage, you might want the broken […]
If you have dark stains, plaque buildup, or breath that won’t remain fresh, you may be tempted to brush your teeth more than twice a day. Perhaps you’re considering giving them a clean after every meal, or more! However, this is not always going to solve your problems, and you […]
There’s nothing cool about kissing someone with smelly breath and a bad smile, so don’t vape. That’s the message from oral health specialist Dr Sven Bohnstedt, who urges young people to think about the lifelong impacts of vaping on their appearance – as well as on their health. Dr Bohnstedt, […]
When you have a cold or the flu, taking care of your body is your top priority—and that includes your mouth. “It’s important to take care of your dental health all year round, but especially when you’re sick,” Dr. Romo says. Here are some simple ways to care for your […]
While not a replacement for daily brushing and flossing, use of mouthrinse (also called mouthwash) may be a helpful addition to the daily oral hygiene routine for some people. Like interdental cleaners, mouthrinse offers the benefit of reaching areas not easily accessed by a toothbrush. The question of whether to […]
Dental implants should never be a replacement for natural teeth But Dr. Fred Guerra, DMD with Guerra Dental in Colorado Springs tells me, even if you take impeccable care of your teeth and gums you may still find yourself missing a tooth or teeth and in need of implants.You can […]
A water flosser, also known as an oral irrigator or dental water jet, is a dental hygiene device designed to clean and maintain oral health. It works by utilising a combination of water pressure and pulsations to remove food particles, debris, and plaque from between teeth and along the gumline. […]
The dental industry has matured in its understanding of the value proposition of additive manufacturing (AM). From the first 3D printed applications such as dental models for orthodontics, implant dentistry and fixed restorations applications, we are now seeing huge advancements in end use applications, like dentures and aligners. Arguably, no […]
Your dentist has a number of options for relieving short-term dental pain. These options can be either prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications that you can buy in the store without a prescription. In most cases, an OTC medication or combination of OTC medications will do the trick. Over-the-Counter Medications OTC […]
Is there anyone who hasn’t fallen in love with a baby’s smile? But it is as important to be aware of the need to protect its teeth. Primary teeth start sprouting in a baby at six months. And the parent should start dental care even before that. Bottle Feeding Caries […]