My family's dental health is important to me. Unfortunately for me, it is not as important to my little ones. Getting my kids to brush and floss on a daily basis is almost like taking on an obstacle course. I talked to my family's dentist about different methods I could try to encourage them to brush and floss on a regular basis. Some of the tricks worked, some did not. After some experimentation and talking to other parents, I was able to come up with a lot of great tips for helping kids care for their teeth. I started this blog to help other parents get creative when it comes to their kids and dental care.
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.
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.
16 March 2018
After putting in the hard work, you can't help but be excited about your recent job promotion. Yet, moving up the career ladder often means taking on the responsibility of speaking before a crowd. Whether you are training new hires or presenting at corporate functions, the last thing you want to worry about is the appearance of your smile. As you prepare to step in to your new role, use these tips to brighten your smile so that you can be confident that you are putting your best face forward.
13 February 2018
If you are noticing people turning away from you when you speak or trying to put more distance between the two of you, then you may have really bad breath. This article can help you to freshen up your breath, so you can avoid embarrassing situations in the future. The different causes of bad breath One of the things that can make it difficult to get rid of bad breath is the fact that there are so many things that can cause it.
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.