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A Guide to Creatively Handling a Child's Dental Health

• Should You Choose Amalgam Or Resin For Fillings For Children's Teeth?

  16 July 2018

  As a parent, you are likely to encounter toothaches and cavities in your child even with the best oral care. Making some choices when it comes to tooth filing for children can be a daunting affair, but once your dentist has brought you up to speed with the available options, you will find something that suits your child. Types of Tooth Filling for Children Interestingly, pediatric dentists have tried several filling materials on children including beeswax, amalgam, ceramic and composite resin over time.

• Which Orthodontic Issues Qualify For Invisalign?

  16 July 2018

  Normal braces are quite effective, but there've always had one glaring issue; they are highly visible. It's close to impossible to open your mouth without someone seeing the regular wire braces. This makes many people self-conscious when doing anything that would require them to open their mouths. However, clear aligners, such as Invisalign have changed the landscape of dental health. These aligners are alternatives to standard braces, and they have the main advantage of being much less conspicuous when worn.

• Why A 'Simple Toothache' Needs Immediate Medical Attention

  15 June 2018

  Getting a toothache is something most people don't think twice about. While it can be unpleasant, many people feel that it's only a temporary issue or something that can be put off. Unfortunately, this is a bad idea. Toothaches are often your first and final warning sign of a developing problem before it becomes a much bigger hassle to fix. If you're getting a toothache, here's why you need to seek medical attention right away.

• Suffering From Gum Disease? The Steps A Dentist Will Take In Deep Cleaning Your Teeth And Gums

  17 May 2018

  If you are suffering from periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, you may need more than routine dental cleanings. You may need deep cleanings that reach deep within the gum pockets to remove plaque and build-up. While you cannot reverse damage done by gum disease, you can stop further damage, and this is what the deep cleanings are designed to do. Here are the steps a dentist will take when deep cleaning your teeth and gums due to periodontal disease.

• Prostatitis And Men: How Does Your Health Affect Your Mouth?

  14 April 2018

  If you're currently receiving treatment for prostatitis, you may experience some side effects from your medications. Dry mouth might be one of these side effects. Because dry mouth can affect your oral health, it isn't something you should ignore. You can learn more about dry mouth and how it affects your teeth and gums below. Is Dry Mouth Serious? Although the medications used to treat prostatitis can relieve the pain and inflammation in your prostate gland, the treatments can inadvertently cause other health problems.