2016

Spot the White Spots on Your Teeth: What White Spots on Your Teeth Mean

White spots on teeth can ruin an otherwise attractive smile and make you self-conscious when smiling around other people. However, if white spots have appeared on your teeth, you may have more to worry about than just the way your smile looks. While white spots can appear for several reasons, they may also be an early sign of tooth decay.  Long before a cavity forms, and a tooth begins to rot, a white lesion may appear on the surface of the tooth.…

4 State of the Art Electric Toothbrush Technologies that Might be Worth Considering

Just a few decades ago, toothbrushes were all manual, but now it’s possible to find a whole range of electric toothbrushes, including high-end models that come with some fantastic features. Though picking up an expensive toothbrush isn’t necessary to maintain your oral health, there are some particularly beneficial features you should look out for if you do have a bit more money to spend. Here are just four that you should consider watching out for.…

Family Dental Health: Protect Your Children From Contagious Cavities

Children, especially those developing their milk teeth are at a high risk of being exposed to contagious cavities. Contagious cavities are cavities that occur as a result of the introduction of the caries, causing bacteria in the mouth of an individual who did not have them. Understanding the concept of contagious cavities can help preserve the oral health of your children and protect them from dental caries. Here you will learn the basics of dental caries and how cavities can be contagious, and the measures you can take to protect your toddler from them.…

Flossing Baby Teeth 101: When and How to Floss Your Child's Baby Teeth

By the time children are 3 years old, they have a full set of gleaming white baby teeth. For parents, seeing their child’s beaming white smile on a daily basis is just one of the many joys of parenthood. However, as soon as those baby whites have settled in, it is your job to ensure they stay healthy. You can do this by introducing oral care methods such as brushing and flossing as early as possible, as well as providing your child with a nutritious diet.…

How to Handle a Teen Who Chews Gum Instead of Brushing

Many dentists recommend chewing sugar-free gum as part of an effective oral hygiene routine. These gums can help reduce plaque and bacteria in your mouth, especially if you chew gums that contain xylitol. When some teens hear this recommendation, they may take the lazy-teen approach and decide that it’s easier to chew gum than to brush and floss their teeth. Your dentist may have made it clear that sugar-free gums can help keep your mouth healthy; your teen may have bypassed the help part of that recommendation and decided that chewing gum is all they need to do.…

Bleeding Gums: The Impact of Aspirin on Your Dental Health

If you are taking aspirin on a daily basis to manage a heart problem, you may begin to notice changes in your dental health. The things that make aspirin have a positive impact on your heart can have an adverse impact on your gums. For example, your gums may begin to bleed more often than in the past. Below is a guide to the impact of aspirin and advice which will help you to minimise its effect on your dental health.…

2 Top Tips for Achieving a Youthful Appearance at 40

So, you’ve arrived at 40 – supposedly, life begins from here. However, not everyone feels over the moon about the big 4-0, If this is you, remember that 40 is only a number – it doesn’t define you, it simply defines the number of years you’ve been alive. Also, the alternative to getting to 40 is not living for that long, ultimately, far worse. If that hasn’t perked you up, maybe a bit of a makeover is in need.…

Issues You May Have with a Partial Denture and How to Fix Them

Partial dentures may have been the ideal answer for your dental issues. The problem is, over time, you may have started having some issues that you don’t know how to fix. These issues may seem minor and may not even warrant a repair or office visit. Here are a few of those issues, how you can fix them, and if you should consider seeing a dental professional for assistance. Staining Issues …

Handy Tips to Dealing with Various Dental Emergencies

Generally, dental problems tend to develop gradually over a period of time. They may start off as mild discomfort, which if caught early could prevent larger dental problems from developing. However, in other cases, the pain that you experience could be sudden. Alternatively, perhaps you ignored the signs of underlying dental problems and finally find yourself in an emergency dental situation. For some individuals it may not be easy to discern whether they require immediate emergency dental assistance or not.…

To Floss or Not to Floss? What You Need to Know If Flossing Is Not Your Friend

2016 has brought some interesting news from the world of dentistry. While the Australian Dental Association have their own guidelines when it comes to flossing your teeth, it seems that the official American view has changed. When the matter was queried with the US Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture, it appears that the official recommendation that people should floss their teeth has been dropped. So does this mean that you no longer need to floss?…