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In all sports that involve collision or impact to your body, there is a likelihood that you may get hit around your mouth area. Wearing a mouthguard may not protect you from getting hit, but it will lower the chances of getting severe mouth injuries. Some of these injuries that can be averted include knocked-out teeth, cut lips and damaged, chipped or cracked teeth.
Choosing The Right Mouthguard
You will have different choices when it comes to sports mouthguards. Read More»
Bad breath is an uncomfortable and embarrassing reality for some. It could reduce your confidence and keep you from pursuing personal ventures. Usually, it is something in your daily activity that, if changed, could give you fresh breath and boost your confidence.
Here are 5 possible reasons why you may have bad breath.
#1. Oral Hygiene
This is perhaps the most crucial requirements for fresh breath. If you do not floss or brush your teeth regularly, your mouth will have a bad odour. Read More»
Because of a reduced calcium diet, jaws have become too small to allow the successful growth of wisdom teeth. This has, however, not stopped them from sprouting. As your dentist would advise, it is wise to have your wisdom teeth removed.
Here are 5 reasons why you should have a dentist remove your wisdom teeth.
1. More Space for Your Teeth
Wisdom teeth are usually the last to grow. They come after all adult teeth have grown, usually between ages 17 and 25. Read More»
The adhesive you use on your dentures may be effective; however, it may be giving you a problem. When you take your dentures out, it feels like a lot of the adhesive is still in your mouth. It may stick to your gums and palate.
Why is this happening and what can you do about it?
You’re Applying Too Much Adhesive
If you use a lot of adhesive on your dentures, then it might not work right. Read More»
First impressions count for a lot, and having a missing tooth is unlikely to create the first impression you are hoping for. Beyond this, having a missing tooth can make eating more difficult, and it can cause a huge dent in self-confidence. Fortunately, there are many dental options for replacing a missing tooth. Here’s some information about three of the most popular options so that you can make the most informed decision and restore your smile to its former glory. Read More»
Gum disease is a common oral health problem, but there are things you can do to avoid it. Since the consequences of gum disease can include tooth loss and even damage to your jaw bone, it is worth taking action today to reduce your risk. These five daily habits, in addition to regular dentist appointments, can help to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
1. Brush Thoroughly
You probably already brush your teeth every day, but do you brush thoroughly enough to keep gum disease at bay? Read More»
First impressions are incredibly important, and nothing makes a better first impression than a confident smile. If you feel like your teeth are holding you back in your love life, social life, career or maybe even all of the above, it’s not too late to make a change because there have never been so many options for you to get straighter, more beautiful teeth. An orthodontic option that many people choose is invisible braces, which have many benefits over regular metal braces. Read More»
Children are naturally attracted to sweet treats, such as candy and soda. However, these foods increase the risk of tooth decay when kids eat them regularly. Here are seven alternative snack suggestions for parents who want to protect their children’s dental health.
1. Watermelon Slices
Research shows that dental cavities are less common in people who consume a lot of whole fruit. Watermelon is an excellent fruit to give to your kids because it is refreshing, hydrating and low in sugar. Read More»
Fillings all do the same job on teeth; however, not all fillings are made from the same materials or look alike. For example, some fillings are made from white resins while others are made from metal amalgams.
If you’re used to having resin fillings, then you may be surprised if a dentist tells you that they prefer to fit a metal filling to fix one of your teeth. Why does your dentist think that an amalgam filling is the best solution? Read More»
If your teenager has recently started to wear Invisalign braces and they have noticed that their breath doesn’t smell so great, then you may be wondering if the braces are at fault. Do Invisalign braces affect the breath and, if so, what can you do about it?
How Invisalign Braces Affect Breath
Wearing Invisalign braces doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll have to put up with bad breath during your treatment. However, the braces can sometimes affect your mouth enough to make your breath smell. Read More»
