Some people always use a manual toothbrush, while others swear by their electric or battery-powered ones. Some people like to switch back and forth between the two. Each choice has its own pros. But at the end of the day, your goal is to always clean your teeth well....
Have you ever thought about how important your teeth are every day? They not only help you chew and digest your food, but they also help you speak and form the center of your smile. But what do you know about these small, hard-working pearly whites? We want our...
If you have gotten slack about maintaining good oral hygiene, now is as good a time as any to get back into the swing of things. Taking better care of your teeth and gums is one of those things that, like so many others, can only be maintained if you make it a regular...
Do you want to know if you have gum disease, which is another name for periodontal disease? You need to know what this common dental problem looks like before it gets worse. This will give you a better chance of fixing the problem without needing a lot of dental work....
Your dentist may have told you that you need a root canal. Read on to find out why it’s important to get this treatment as soon as possible. No good reason exists to put off getting a root canal. Still, a lot of people end up doing that because they are afraid...
With cosmetic dentistry, you can make your smile look better. If you’re thinking about getting one or more procedures done to improve your smile, keep reading to find out more. How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Enhance Your Smile? You can decide if a treatment plan is...
The American Dental Association says that a little more than half of Americans go to their dentist twice a year, which is how often checkups should be done. This means that more than 40% of people only make an appointment when something is wrong. People in the second...
A bite problem is often the cause of headaches that don’t go away. Some people call this “TMJ,” which is not the right name. The temporomandibular joint is what TMJ stands for, and most headaches are not caused by the joint itself. It has more to do...
Our teeth age just like the rest of our bodies. We can slow down the aging process in some ways, but we can’t stop it completely. These changes happen over time and change the way our teeth look. They also make some dental problems more likely. Intrinsic...
As always, we have a much longer and more detailed explanation for you on the negative effects of thumb sucking. Here’s what you need to know if you are the parent of a young child who does this. Non-Nutritive Thumb Sucking Pacifier use and thumb sucking are...