How many of you like going to the dentist? – Fear of the Dentist How many would rather wait until the pain is unbearable before seeking treatment? Dentophobia (a fear of the dentist), it turns out, is one of the most common phobias in the world! I recently walked around […]
A crown can be used to repair teeth that are misshapen, damaged, or weakened. A crown, sometimes called a cap, is a tooth-shaped restoration that fits over an existing tooth or an artificial tooth root, called an implant. It can be used in several situations: ▪To cover a misshaped, damaged, […]
Your child’s teeth goes through a lot of changes. Teething Your child’s first teeth may start coming in around 6 through 8 months. This is a process called teething. Often, babies who are teething want something to chew on. When looking for a teething ring, choose one made of hard […]
Humans tend to put a lot of stress on our teeth Luckily for us, each one is secured in place by the bones and tissues in our mouths. Specifically, our teeth are anchored to the jaw by something called the alveolar bone. Never heard of it? You probably just know […]
About 80 million people in North America are snoring in their sleep, and approximately 12 million Americans have sleep apnea. So what’s the difference, and why does it matter? – Snoring Snoring is caused by the vibration of the soft palate and uvula, occurring when the airway becomes obstructed during […]
Teeth are one of the busiest organs of the human body-Dental Hygiene Our recklessness often neglects our oral health (dental health) in eating habits and hygiene routines. Our overall well-being is dependent upon our dental hygiene. A single shred of bacteria can set our whole body in pain and jeopardy […]
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 […]
Cannabis is a genus of annual flowering plants found in temperate zones around the world, with a long history of use for industrial, recreational and medicinal purposes. The use of cannabis, particularly marijuana smoking, has been associated with poor quality of oral health. Leukoedema is more common among cannabis users […]
The demographic of older adults (i.e., 65 years of age and older) is growing and likely will be an increasingly large part of dental practice in the coming years. Although better than in years past, the typical aging patient’s baseline health state can be complicated by comorbid conditions (e.g., hypertension, […]