Teeth are living tissue and a key component of a healthy body – Teeth Whitening Each tooth consists of a crown, which is the white part of the tooth, and the root, which sits inside the gum and out of view. The outside of the crown is covered with a […]
Your dentist needs to know about your past or current illnesses and medication use. Some general health conditions and medications can affect your oral health, and your oral health can affect some general health conditions. Health History Dentists may ask you about your overall health, including conditions like these1: ▪heart […]
Your dentist has a number of options for relieving short-term dental pain. Tell your dentist about your level of dental pain and how long you have had it. Give a complete medical history including all the medications you are taking. Over-the-Counter Medications OTC pain-relief medications include acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory […]
Gum disease can sneak up on you if you don’t know what to look for. It starts out in a mild form called gingivitis, which rarely causes pain, so you’ll probably see the signs before you feel anything unusual about your gums. You might notice: ▪red, swollen gums or ▪bleeding […]
Dental erosion is the process of your teeth exposed to acidic food or liquids over time, causing enamel to be lost Where Does the Acid That Causes Dental Erosion Come From? Common sources of acids associated with dental erosion, include acidic food and drinks, acid reflux, and vomiting. Acidic food […]
Healthy teeth and gums will brighten your smile It’s been instilled in us since day one: brushing your teeth twice a day will help keep the dentist away. But it’s easy to go overboard on the brushing, fret about staining, or make silly – and potentially harmful dental mistakes. To […]
Any dental problem that requires instant treatment to stop bleeding, alleviate severe pain, or save a tooth is measured in a dental emergency. This examination also applies to painful infections that can be life-threatening. If you have any of these signs, you may consult a dental emergency. The dental emergency […]
Only a handful of self-administered interventions provide additional protection against gingivitis and periodontitis – Dental Care At the moment, all other dental care interventions are only supported by insufficient evidence, says Frank Scannapieco, DMD, PhD, principal investigator and chair and professor of oral biology in the UB School of Dental […]
You probably already know how important regular dental visits are for keeping your teeth and gums in good shape. Besides brushing and flossing, dental visits are the best thing you can do for your oral health. But what you might not know is that there’s a strong relationship between your […]
We’ve all been told that smoking is bad for our overall health. But did you know that it’s also bad for your dental health? It’s safe to say that not many smokers realize the risks to their teeth that smoking can cause. So, give yourself a pat on the back […]