Do You Wake Up With Headaches? It Might Be Time to Talk to Your Dentist
Do you find yourself regularly waking up with a pounding headache? It’s not just an unfortunate way to start the day; it could be a sign of underlying dental issues that are causing discomforting morning pain. It’s essential to not ignore these symptoms and consult your dentist, who can help identify the root cause and […]
Mouth Guard Matchmaker: How to Select the Ideal Guard for Sports and Teeth Grinding
Did you know that not all mouth guards offer the same level of protection or comfort? We’re here to tell you it’s essential to choose one that’s custom-made, especially for sports and bruxism. Custom mouth guards, shaped precisely from your dental impressions, provide superior protection against impacts and night-time teeth grinding. But how can you […]
Cavities and Veneers: How to Maintain Your Dental Health
Did you know that nearly one in four individuals with dental veneers ends up discussing potential cavity issues with their dentists? While it’s often assumed that veneers protect against tooth decay, we need to remember that they only cover the front surface of the tooth. The remaining parts of the tooth are just as susceptible […]
Sparkle and Shine: Discover the Magic of Professional Teeth Cleaning
We’ve found that regular professional teeth cleaning offers significant benefits. It prevents tooth decay by removing plaque and tartar, especially in hard-to-reach areas. It enhances smile brightness, lifting stains from coffee, tea, and tobacco, and promotes whiter teeth. Also, it reduces bad breath by eliminating bacteria and debris that cause unpleasant odors. Importantly, these cleanings […]
Why Dental Cleanings Are Essential for Optimal Oral Health
The significance of regular dental cleanings for optimal oral health can’t be overstated. These sessions aid in averting dental complications such as tooth decay and gum diseases, and they also enable early detection of possible issues. Dental cleanings, besides their aesthetic benefits in stain and plaque removal, have been made efficient and comfortable due to […]
Dental field has seen many changes in past few decades
The dental field has seen many changes in the past few decades. These changes are most obvious in the equipment that is used, infection control, how pain is managed and material that are used when restoring teeth. Today’s high speed equipment helps to make sure that the precision is nearly perfect. Older drills rotated at […]
Study says not enough kids wear mouthguards in sports
A study recently conducted on behalf of Delta Dental Plans Association says that 68 percent of children do not wear mouthguards in sports games and practices where they are not required. The majority of dental professionals recommend that young children wear mouthguards in sports to protect them from dental emergencies and concussions. Furthermore, the study […]
American woman speaks with British accent after receiving dentures
A 56-year-old woman from Oregon recently caused quite a buzz in the dentistry world when she woke up from a dental procedure with a new accent. The woman, after receiving dentures, suddenly spoke with an Irish Cockney-sounding accent. The woman underwent a simple tooth extraction at her local dentist in Oregon in November 2009 due […]
Link between poverty and dental health discussed in forum
Public forum in Grand Forks, North Dakota discussed the connection between poverty and dental health in order to discuss how things can be worked on at the state level. Participants in the forum discussed how financial setbacks can prevent people from being able to afford dental care. Poverty has a huge impact on whether a […]
Army’s improved dental health means combat readiness for soldiers
Soldiers’ combat readiness can be improved by providing them with dental treatment in the field, according to experts. During a Warrior Exercise at Fort Hunter Liggett, California that took place on March 18, U.S. Army Col. Enrique Garcia said soldiers are more “deployable” if dental treatment is provided in the field. More than 3,500 soldiers […]