What is Dry Socket.? After having a tooth removed such as a wisdom tooth dry socket can occur when the blood clot for the healing process becomes dislodged or does not form. When that happens, the bone and fine nerve ending are exposed to air, liquids and foods. This will delay the healing process and … Read more
After Wisdom Teeth Extractions. After having wisdom teeth or other teeth removed you want to make sure you taking proper care of the area to quickly heal. Make sure you follow the dentist aftercare instructions. The dentist will go over how to take care of your extraction sites. However here are a few Don’t. Do … Read more
Due to the increase awareness in dental and oral health care seniors are maintaining their teeth. However the problem comes for the elderly that can not easily receive dental care. There are many factors to why elderly oral health care becomes harder to meet. Factors such as no dental insurance, fixed income and the inability … Read more
Are the elderly receiving proper dental care in their nursing home? The fact is that older people in both hospital and nursing homes may not be receiving proper oral care and are at risk for dental problems. You want to make sure that the hospital or a nursing home is responsible of providing oral health … Read more
According to studies it is estimated that one-half to three-quarters of all nursing home residents have their own teeth into old age. This may be because of greater dental health awareness as well as fluoridated water. Even though this is good news that seniors today are able to keep their teeth much long, the situation … Read more
Dental and Oral health care in nursing home residents. A study done of 902 people in nursing home, concluded that oral hygiene was poor. The study was on the oral health care in nursing home residents with different cognitive status. Forty per cent of participants in the impaired group were edentulous, significantly higher than the … Read more
What is A Dental Crown. Dental crown is very common in dental care services provided by a dentist. A dental crown is a tooth shaped “cap” (some people refer to crowns as caps) that is placed over a tooth. The dental crown covers the tooth to restore the tooth shape and size, strength, and or … Read more
What are Dental Veneers. Dental Veneers or Porcelain Laminates are wafer-thin shells that are custom made to cover the from surface of your teeth. dental veneers or porcelain laminates help to change the color, shape, size or length of your tooth. Dental veneers offer a conservative approach to changing a tooth’s color or shape compared … Read more
What is Dental Bonding. Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin is applied and hardened with a special light, the material to the tooth to improve a person’s smile. This is among the easiest and least expensive of cosmetic dental procedures. Dental bonding can repair chipped or cracked teeth, close gaps, change … Read more
Is Dental Anxiety Stopping You From Seeing a Dentist. You are not alone if you have dental anxiety. Many people worry about going to the dentist. Some people get very nervous and sick to their stomach at the thought of having to go to the dentist. For people that have dental anxiety this can stop … Read more
Dealing with Dental plans that have maximum benefits. When you have a dental PPO or Free choice of prior plan you normally have a annual dollar maximum benefit per person per year. You want to try and pick a plan with the maximum dollar benefit that works will for current and future dental needs. However … Read more
Understanding the dental plans terms and conditions. Before buying any dental insurance dental plan for you or your family make sure you know and understand what they plan as to offer you. Dig into the plans details. The availability of the plans information should be available to you before buying it on line. Dental insurance … Read more
In our challenging economy you want to make sure you are getting the most out of your dental insurance plan. One way to do that is to use it. Many people have dental benefits either though their employment or they buy it on their own. However often times it goes unused until there is a … Read more
It is safe to say if you are experiencing dental pain you should see a dentist as soon as possible to confirm the reason why you are having pain. Dental pain although can be common complaints is not normal and it is a sign that you may need to address a larger dental issue. Some … Read more
Toothache pain is caused when the never in the tooth root is irritated. Some of the primary causes of dental pain is from dental infection, tooth decay, injury or loss of tooth. Dental pain sometimes originates from other areas and radiates to the jaw, thus appearing to be tooth pain. The most common areas include … Read more
Gingivitis occurs before periodontitis. Gingivitis usually refers to gum inflammation, initially, with gingivitis, bacteria plaque accumulates on the surface of the tooth. When that happens, the gums get red and inflamed; teeth may bleed when brushing them. Even though the gums are irritated and bothersome, the teeth are not loose, and there is no irreversible … Read more
What is Peiodontitis and how do you get it. What is Periodontitis: Periodontitis is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and bone that supports the tooth. With periodontitis, the alveolar bone around the teeth is slowly and progressively lost. Untreated periodontitis will eventually result in tooth loss, and may increase the risk … Read more