Vitamin C: The Teeth-Friendly Vitamin One of the best known vitamins that have demonstrated health benefits for the oral cavity is vitamin C. It’s not just good for the teeth, but it’s excellent for gum health. Fortunately there are many good sources of vitamin C to keep your oral health in top condition. Know what […]
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Understanding the Role of Calcium One of the more important nutrients for the health of teeth is calcium. In fact your tooth enamel is made up of calcium phosphate, making up its first line of defense against cavities and erosion. But age, various stresses, and caries can erode enamel. Here’s how you can help maintain […]
Causes And Treatments of TMJ While in most cases the causes for TMJ disorders are not clear, there are some reasons why they happen. It’s just important to note that disorders related to the TMJ involve the hinge action with sliding motion of the joint. And as far as the appropriate treatment goes, it largely […]
Symptoms of TMJ Disorders TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint and it is the joint that hinges the lower jaw (also called the mandibula) to the skull. You have one on each side of your face, just slightly in front of the lower part of the ear. If there are disorders of the TMJ, they are […]
Read Part One Additional Dental Emergencies There are other situations not as common but are still regarded as dental emergencies. They involve soft tissue, your jaw or face. It’s still important that you see your dentist right away. You have a soft tissue injury. The lips, gums, tongue, and the inside of the cheeks are […]
The Most Common Dental Emergencies It’s important that you see your dentist right away for any type of dental emergency. For emergencies, most dentists will be able to attend to your problem and provide immediate care. However, there are times when you can call your dentist to provide important information and receive initial instructional care […]
Good Reasons to Remove your Wisdom Teeth Knowing the potential risks and dangers of keeping your wisdom teeth, it’s no surprise that most dentists and surgeons would recommend removal of these third molars. However, what is important is what is best for you and your oral health. There are several good reasons why impacted or […]
Watching Out For The Warning Signs Wisdom teeth are what people say are the last set of teeth that come out, signaling that you are now an adult or are now mature. They generally erupt from the age of 17 to 21. Wisdom teeth are actually a pair of third molars on both sides of […]
