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 […]
Acute pain is pain that is provoked by disease or injury, and is associated with musculoskeletal spasm and nervous system activation. While acute pain often resolves, pain that lasts longer than 3 months is considered to be chronic. Acute orofacial pain can result from pathological conditions, underlying disease processes, and/or […]
We all have that friend who takes meticulous care of their teeth, consistently flossing and brushing after every snack and meal. But as it turns out, over-brushing your teeth isn’t good for your dental health. Brushing your teeth too much can wear down your enamel and cause receding gums, Tasios […]
Alcohol is often included in many social activities, but we all know the effects of too much alcohol in one night. The headache, grogginess, and nausea are probably enough to make you give up alcohol for a short time (and perhaps even prevent you from drinking in excess again). After […]
In recent years, the importance of perioperative oral management has increased and is recommended for patients with malignancies, pulmonary diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. The association between oral management and malignancies, pulmonary diseases, and gastrointestinal diseases has been extensively reported, with the consensus that patients benefit from perioperative oral […]
It’s no secret that what you eat and drink can affect your oral health ― think about enamel-eroding sugars and stain-inducing coffee drinks. But by focusing all of our attention on what we eat, we forget that how we eat and drink plays just as pivotal a role. Foods To Eat […]
As we journey through life, it’s not uncommon to notice changes in our oral health. One such change that many individuals experience as they age is the gradual increase in the gap between teeth, a condition known as diastema. While it may cause concern, understanding the reasons behind this widening […]
Brushing your teeth is such a set habit in our day-to-day routines that you probably don’t even think about it. But you could be making easy-to-fix mistakes that undermine the daily ritual which your oral health largely relies on. These include not paying attention to your tongue, as well as […]
White sparkling teeth are universally flattering — there’s really no denying this. So what’s the best way to get a bright, sparkly smile? You could always schedule a professional treatment with your dentist, but today’s products for teeth options work surprisingly well, and they come at a fraction of the cost. […]
Out of anxiety or nerves, you’ve probably absentmindedly started chewing on something you weren’t supposed to. That category might include ice. And you might wonder why you’re drawn to chomping on something as cold as ice. According to dentist Karyn Kahn, DDS, it could be because it’s soothing. Dangers of chewing […]