How To Deal With Dental Anxiety: If you’re nervous about having to sit through a lecture on the importance of dental health, you can stop worrying. We’re not here to cause you anxiety or point fingers. Trust us, we of all people know that dental health is affected by a number of factors that could […]
Chipped Tooth Treatments If you have a chipped tooth, you’re not alone! In fact, chipped teeth are the most common dental injury today. But don’t let that little-known fact fool you into ignoring a chipped tooth; any type of dental trauma deserves immediate attention. A small chip may not cause you pain, but there could […]
Functions of Cementum Cementum is a hard, calcified layer of tissue that covers the root of the tooth. On its outer side, cementum is attached to the periodontal ligament; on its inner side, the dentin. Along with the periodontal ligament, alveolar bone and gingiva, cementum helps a tooth stay in its place. In fact, if […]
Wear and Tear of The Aging mouth The natural process of aging takes its toll on your teeth and mouth just as it does your body. Here are some common oral health changes you can anticipate as you age: Enamel Wear — Chewing, cleaning and the normal aging process means your teeth will eventually wear […]
Adult Braces For People On The Go If you needed braces as a child but didn’t get them, you can still benefit from an improved smile and better oral health by wearing dental braces in your adult years. However, because traditional braces can take longer the older you are, more and more adults are turning […]
How to Prevent Dental Bone Loss Between eating, playing sports and chewing on anything from pencils to bubblegum, 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 […]
About 80 million people in North America snore, and approximately 12 million Americans have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea V.S. Snoring – So what’s the difference, and why does it matter? Snoring is caused by the vibration of the soft palate and uvula, occurring when the airway becomes obstructed during sleep. Several things can obstruct the […]
The Best Place for Teeth Whitening — at Home or at the Dentist? Who doesn’t want a more beautiful smile? The key to achieving this goal is sometimes as simple as whitening your teeth. Whitening at home Choosing to use an over-the-counter product (usually whitening strips) with the ADA seal of approval is certainly a […]
People skipped going to the dentist during the pandemic. It’s time to catch up. Skipping those regular dental visits during the pandemic may lead to far more trouble than a toothache. Lots of people missed dental exams and teeth cleanings over the past year because of Covid-19. Now that many dental offices have reopened—and are […]
Coronavirus: Apart From Loss Of Taste, Watch out for these oral symptoms of COVID. Losing a sense of smell and taste can be one of the surest symptoms of coronavirus and can take weeks to fully heal. As per studies, the sign is reported in more than 60% of COVID+ cases. However, that may not […]