A Guide to Creatively Handling a Child's Dental Health

Menu Ideas For Eating After Getting Your Dentures

19 January 2018

Whether you have lost teeth due to an injury or underlying dental condition, dentures may be right for you. As a matter of fact, an estimated 90 percent of edentulous population ( or people missing teeth) wear dentures. After receiving your dentures for the first time, you may have some slight irritation and soreness of the gum tissue, which can reduce your desire to eat and chew. However, there are a few items you can consume that are healthy and comfortable to eat while wearing your new dentures.

4 Tips For Caring For Your Braces

18 December 2017

Most people desire a beautiful, straight smile, and in this day and age more, and more adults are wearing braces to correct alignment issues. If you're an adult who is getting braces, you will need to make some changes to your oral hygiene routine in order to keep your teeth and gums healthy during the duration of your orthodontic treatment. Use the following tips to care for your braces and your oral health:

Eating Disorders And Your Teeth

19 November 2017

There are so many ways in which eating disorders are bad for your health. They can affect just about every part of your body due to their ability to deplete your body of the things it needs to continue functioning properly. This is why it should come as no surprise to learn that eating disorders can also take their toll on your teeth as well. While many of the negative things going on inside of your body may not be as outwardly scary since you won't see them when you look in the mirror, seeing the negative affects happen on your teeth can be a real eye-opener to some.

Is Your Tooth Cracked?

22 October 2017

A cracked tooth is one of the most common dental injuries. While most people will be immediately aware that there is a problem, some do not realize it until much later. If you think you have a cracked tooth, here is what you need to know: Do You Have a Cracked Tooth? The symptoms depend largely on the type of cracked tooth you have. For instance, if you have craze lines, you likely will not have any symptoms.

Signs Your Filling Has Broken... And What Your Dentist Will Do About It

26 September 2017

Dental fillings are an excellent solution for tooth decay. They fill in the damaged section of the tooth and prevent the decay from spreading. But while fillings are long-lasting, they are not always a permanent solution. After 10 or 15 years, it's common for fillings to begin cracking, breaking, or loosening. If you have older fillings in your mouth, it's important to be on the lookout for signs that one has cracked or broken -- and also to know how your dentist will handle this situation.