New Cases of Old Problems Teeth problems happen to the best of us. While we brush and floss regularly, dental troubles can still pop up. Dentists encounter many different types of oral issues at the office, yet some are more frequent than others. Most Common Conditions Here we will list the most common conditions that […]
Common Oral Issues of Seniors Oral health is vital to the general health and well-being of all Americans across all ages. Mouth issues can impact general health as general health can also influence the state of oral health. As a person ages then, issues may appear in the mouth that can impact quality of life. […]
Facing Root Canal Squarely So your dentist is recommending a root canal for you. You start feeling uncomfortable because you’ve heard a lot of bad news regarding the procedure. Actually, you have no idea at all. But you worry about what you know – the pain, the inconvenience, the upcoming illness, the cost. Because of […]
Abscess: From Root to Tooth to Everywhere Else Dental abscesses can occur at different regions of the tooth for different reasons. A pocket of pus caused by bacterial infection, abscesses can occur at the tips of roots, called periapical abscess, or in the gums next to a root called periodontal abscess. A periapical tooth abscess […]
Cold Sores – They Come and They Go Mouth sores are common ailments that most experienced at one time or another. They appear on parts of soft tissues of the mouth, including the lips, cheeks, gums, tongue, the floor and roof of the mouth, and sometimes, on the esophagus. They are usually a minor irritation […]
Teeth Sensitivity: Working with Your Dentist If you feel tooth discomfort or pain whenever you take hot or cold food and drinks, that means your teeth are getting sensitive. Sensitivity can range from slight discomfort to severe pain. What causes tooth sensitivity? Sensitivity occurs when the inner dentin or roots of a tooth become exposed. […]
Asthma Raising Oral Health Alarms There’s a new piece of research, spread over 21 papers published between 1979 and 2017, that investigated the relationship between asthma and oral health. The 2017 paper especially confirms that those with asthma were almost one fifth (18.8%) more likely to suffer from periodontitis. The Oral Health Foundation, a leading […]
Facts and Fancies of Charcoal Whitening Where did the idea that activated charcoal can whiten teeth come from? Actually, using charcoal to clean or whiten teeth goes back to ancient Roman times. Powdered charcoal was used in their toothpaste. Activated charcoal has other medical uses. One primary use is to help treat those who have […]
