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In Washington a two and a half year old had to under go dental surgery, after dental x-rays showed that 11 of his 20 baby teeth had cavities. The pediatric dentist extracted two incisors, performed a root canal on a molar, and gave the rest fillings and crowns.   The child parents did not even … Read more

 It is never good to do anything in excess, when it comes to whitening your teeth dentist warns that over bleaching your teeth could harm your health.  Dental health professionals have coined the term Bleachorexia to describe a person with an addictive obsession with bleaching their teeth to the point that it’s affecting their dental … Read more

If your child is fussy about brushing their teeth is can be that they do not care for the taste of the toothpaste in use. There are many kid friendly toothpaste that may make your child want to brush or brush longer.  Colgate has Colgate Kids in strawberry as well as watermelon flavors.  Crest toothpaste … Read more

A dental abscess begins as a tooth infection or cavity and can turn into an infection of the mouth, face, jaw, or throat if left untreated.   Bacteria form tooth decay can extend into the gums, cheek and throat, beneath the tongue, or even into the jaw or facial bones.  Periodontal abscesses are the result … Read more

Whitening your teeth at home with Over The Counter Teeth-Whitening Kits.   There are many over the counter teeth whitening products that are available.   Teeth whitening strips are what some dentist will advise if you are going to whiten your teeth at home, since you are less likely to swallow bleach or damage your … Read more

Dental sealants are a kind of protective coating, which is made up of tinted or transparent plastic. It then painted onto the chewing areas of the back teeth, where the possibility of cavity formation is more in comparison to other regions of the teeth.  The major use of sealants is on children’s teeth in order … Read more

Hot Tea May Increase the Risk of Throat Cancer.    According to studies done in Britain drinking extremely hot tea every day may increase your chance of getting throat cancer.    Another study done in Iran, which reportedly has the largest number of oesophageal cancer patients, shows the results of research done on a big … Read more

Laser teeth whitening is normally done in three 20-minute bleaching treatments.  With laser teeth whitening treatments you are able to walk out of the dental office with your teeth a lot brighter.  With laser bleaching, a barrier is put around the gums and a strong bleach is put on your teeth.  A laser light is … Read more

TMJ or temporomandibular joint disorders often poorly understood even by many of it sufferers.  However failure to fully understand what TMJ is can also prevent people from receiving proper diagnosis and care.     TMJ, is a disorders that can affect the proper alignment of your jaw. Even though millions of Americans currently suffer from … Read more

A Cosmetic dentist can use porcelain dental veneers to fix many dental problems.  Porcelain veneers are a durable cosmetic treatment that conceals visible imperfections of your teeth, letting you have a stunning, flawless smile.     Porcelain veneers can improve a wide range of cosmetic dental issues, which includes Chipped, Stained, Misshapen, Worn, Gaps between … Read more

When you are facing an emergency dental situation, it is best that you have prompt, effective emerge ncy dental care.  Emergency dental situations can quickly  deteriorate and result in additional problems and even hospitalization.  When choosing and emergency dentist you want to make sure they offer 24/7 emergency dental care.  See if the emergency dentist … Read more

Dental problems are not uncommon and everyone is vulnerable.  Although with that say you an also protect your oral health by sticking to a good oral hygiene routine.    To help prevent the common dental problems such as cavities, proper oral hygiene is important. Brushing twice a day and flossing once a day reduces plaque … Read more

According to a Metlife study done over half of parents surveyed, (60%), stated their kids do eat sugary foods at least once a day. Though parents should consider how often their children are eating sugary snacks, and if parents cannot brush their child’s teeth after eating a such a snack, to at least rinse with … Read more

According to the Surgeon General, tooth decay is the single most common childhood disease. According to the office of the Surgeon General, tooth decay is five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever. Parents should speak to their pediatricians to learn more about how their child’s oral health can … Read more

A study done by MetLife reveals many parents are not following recommended guidelines for brushing, flossing, and other dental care habits for optimal pediatric oral health.     The report goes on to state that 23% of surveyed parents, have been told by a dentist or hygienist that their child was at risk for tooth … Read more

Smoking linked to poor oral health. According the report put out by the National Center for Health Statistics, not only are smokers four times more likely as those who have never smoked to have poor oral health status, but they are twice as likely to have had three or more oral health problems.