Additional Questions About Your Dental Health during Pregnancy There are more common questions pregnant women ask regarding their oral care. We have heard about the safety of visits and of procedures like dental x-rays, here are more interesting scenarios. Again, it pays to be prepared and in the know. What do I do when my […]
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Questions About Your Dental Health Here are some of the most common questions pregnant women ask regarding their oral care while they are in that interesting stage – questions like ‘Is it safe to have a dental procedure while pregnant?’ It pays to be prepared and in the know. Can I see my dentist while […]
Treatment Options: Dental and Medical When you call on your dentist because you are experiencing jaw popping, you may be prescribed some simple home remedies to ease your discomfort. Some of these remedies are: Ice pack or moist heat. To be applied to the jaw area to ease the swelling NSAID. Examples are ibuprofen, aspirin, […]
Jaw Popping Habits to Medical Conditions When you hear your jaw pop, it may not be working properly and this can be caused by a variety of reasons. It may be due to too many times doing some unconscious action from chewing gum to grinding your teeth. It all points to a dysfunction of the […]
Gum Disease Gum disease is a very common condition that can affect almost anyone. Hence, it pays to know the symptoms or warning signs, as well as the risk factors that can make you more susceptible to it. It is an inflammation due to infection of the gums that support your teeth. In adults, it […]
The Goal of Treatment The first to see receding gums and any other form of periodontal disease is your dentist. The dentist makes the diagnosis for periodontal disease. When the diagnosis is made, the dentist promptly makes a referral to a periodontist. Oral Exam In an oral examination, your dentist examines your gums. Seeing some […]
Multiple Factors of Gum Recession Receding gums is a symptom of an underlying condition, called periodontitis. There are several causes that make your gums recede from their original position. It can range from simple neglect, to bad habits, to family history. Experts say that three out of four adults have some form of periodontal disease, […]
Different Ways to Toothache Relief While most toothaches are seen by the dentists, some are medical issues and medical doctors are the right experts to see. Home remedies are also popular but provide only temporary relief from your pain until you can see your dentist or doctor. Your Teeth and Gums Since most toothaches arise […]
