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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
