The Problem With Wisdom Teeth You ask anyone who had to pay a visit to the dentist to pull their wisdom teeth out are not just being told so by their dentists only, but time and again, the molars are proving to be a nuisance. They are dreaded for a variety of reasons – from […]
Times When You Need a Plan Most Children, adolescents and adults are exposed to unforeseen dental incidents in and outside the home. All may require immediate attention and, sometimes, an impromptu visit to the dental clinic. Not all dental clinics have an emergency plan with insurance companies that provide medical cover. However, it is helpful […]
Reasons for Aching Jaw What does your jaw do for you, anyway? We take this part of our face for granted all the time, but come to think of it, you can’t do much without it. Your jaw helps you talk, drink, chew, and make facial expressions without thinking. That’s why jaw pain can be […]
Understanding How Numbing Work Most people who’ve had dental procedures done that may involve pain or discomfort have used local anesthesia. Hence, Novocaine, a brand name for an injectable local anesthetic has been quite popular even for those who haven’t used it. However, its heyday was some 30 years ago and has since been replaced […]
Most Causes of Pale Gums As far as appearances go, the color of a person’s gums is just as important as the teeth’s. It indicates the person’s hygiene or state of health. Healthy gums are generally pinkish, and consistently so, though some people can have gums paler or darker than others. So, if you should […]
New Study: Declining Dental Visits of Diabetics A very large study involving 2.5 million people is saying that diabetic adults are less likely to go to the dentist than people with prediabetes or who don’t have diabetes. This is quite alarming considering that, for people living with diabetes, regular dental check-ups – paired with proactive […]
Natural Home Remedies That Strengthen Teeth While cavities and tooth decay are conditions treated by dentists and that cavities are best countered by dentist-recommended fluoride use, there are some people who prefer to use natural home remedies, rather than products containing fluoride. Here are some helpful tips to get along without fluoride. Oil pulling is […]
Common Causes of Painful Gums Wonder why some people, in spite of good oral hygiene practices, are still prone to suffering from gum pain. Healthy gums have a light pink hue and do not bleed easily. However, hard brushing, sometimes with a bad toothbrush, can cause bleeding or pain after prolonged usage or if you […]
