When you lose a tooth, you can face serious social and physical consequences. An even, bright smile can open doors, but a broken smile can shut them against you. If you feel like you can deal with the social consequences of people rejecting you, you still need to consider how a missing tooth will cost you physically. Your jawbone may resorb, or lose density, and leave a depression in your gums that can lead to the deterioration of your surrounding teeth.…
Halitosis is one of the worst things you can deal with, especially if you have to interact with others on a daily basis. While keeping up with your daily oral care regimen and seeing your dentist may help, sometimes you need a little more help. The following are four natural ways to help you deal with bad breath.
1. Suck On A Cinnamon Stick
Everyone knows cinnamon as a delectable spice for some of your desserts, but cinnamon can do more if you let it.…
A new cavity or a lost filling may not be giving you immediate pain, so it may be easy to forget about it and ignore it for the time being. That can be a big mistake. A developing or existing hole in your tooth is an invitation for trouble. The following are just a few problems that could be awaiting you if you don’t get to a dentist as soon as possible.…
One of the best parts of the holidays is enjoying sugary desserts. Cakes, pies, and cookies are just some of the delicious treats that are abundant at family gatherings. You should always moderate your intake of sugary foods because they can damage your teeth. Keep your smile healthy and white by practicing small, healthy habits. Here are four ways to keep your smile fresh and white during the holidays.
Drink water to wash away food residues.…
Your oral health plays an important role in your overall well-being. In fact, over 90 percent of systemic diseases have oral symptoms, such as mouth ulcers, first. Poor oral care can lead to problems with your heart and digestive system. Luckily, you can easily chew, and drink, your way to a healthier mouth and body.
Take Your Time
Chewing your food properly can make your mouth healthier. For instance, the act of chewing helps keep your jaw strong.…
As people age, the adult teeth they gained in early adolescence wear down and weaken. Many people, despite good oral care, often need at least one crown by the time they are in their forties or fifties. Crowns preserve the healthy parts of natural teeth and prevent early tooth loss. If you have never had a crown, the process can be intimidating. Here is how the procedure goes, from start to finish.…
If your family moves quite a bit for work, it can be hard to find a stable dentist for your children, much less make appointments in the first place. Whether you or your spouse’s job requires your family to move around the country or the world, keep one thing stable in your children’s lives – the dentist. Here are three ways to ensure that your child’s oral health is kept on schedule even if other areas of your life are on the move.…
If you’re in the market to upgrade your smile, you need to be a smart shopper. After all, your teeth are an important part of your appearance. In fact, 99.7 percent of people think a smile is an important social asset. For this reason, before changing your teeth, you want to carefully weigh your options. Do you want to enhance your smile or give it a complete makeover? Here are a few tips to make sure you make the best decision for your mouth.…
The answer is yes. Puree food pouches are pureed baby food combinations, in an easy to carry foil pack. They have a twist off lid and kids can suck out the food. They were introduced a handful of years ago as a way to help parents feed kids when on the go, and as a way to help toddlers begin to feed themselves without a mess. They come in handy, even for older kids.…
