What Are The Most Common Teeth Issues Kids Have

Childhood is a period of exploration, excitement, and growth. However, this period is also a time when dental problems can develop given the fact that children consume food that is full of sugar and other sweets. Moreover, they don’t know the right techniques for brushing and flossing. Many oral issues can affect both adults and… Continue reading What Are The Most Common Teeth Issues Kids Have

The Link Between Oral Health And Overall Health

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You may be shocked to learn that the benefits of excellent dental hygiene extend well beyond your mouth. Indeed, oral health—the condition of your teeth and gums—significantly affects your general health. It affects your medical bills and quality of life. The importance of the mouth as a component of our health is frequently overlooked and… Continue reading The Link Between Oral Health And Overall Health

The Four Types of Teeth and How They Function

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Your teeth and the anatomy of your mouth are critical to your ability to eat, speak, and maintain good health. Our teeth aid in the chewing and digestion of food, contribute significantly to our speech, and positively affect our overall health. Additionally, by brushing up on your dental health information, you’ll be taking steps toward… Continue reading The Four Types of Teeth and How They Function

Terrific Dentist Anxiety Tips That Will Save Your Smile

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Regular dental check-ups are necessary to maintain healthy teeth and gums. But dental anxiety or apprehension about dental appointments prevents some people from visiting the dentist. Dental anxiety is a prevalent issue. Rather than postponing check-ups, here are some strategies for coping with dental anxiety and some associated symptoms and reasons. Treatment for dental anxiety… Continue reading Terrific Dentist Anxiety Tips That Will Save Your Smile

Soft Foods You Can Eat After Oral Surgery

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Suppose you are undergoing a successful tooth extraction or root canal procedure. You’re likely to have numerous inquiries about your dentist or dental surgeon. However, at the top of that list of critical concerns is the most urgent one: “what can I eat safely?” Perhaps expected, your post-oral surgery diet will alter slightly from before… Continue reading Soft Foods You Can Eat After Oral Surgery

How Thumb Sucking Negatively Affects Teeth and What to Do About It

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Children adopt sucking behaviors to self-soothe beginning in infancy. Indeed, many parents rely on pacifiers, teething toys, and other sucking devices to help their children regulate their emotions. As children mature, they may develop the habit of sucking their fingers or thumbs. Unfortunately, if thumb sucking continues past the age of four, it can have… Continue reading How Thumb Sucking Negatively Affects Teeth and What to Do About It

8 Signs Your Wisdom Teeth Need To Be Removed

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Wisdom teeth are the large teeth at the back of humans’ mouths and are the last molars that grow in. For most people, the process of wisdom teeth emerging can be a painful experience. Unfortunately, some people can have complications, and they will have to get them removed. There are cases where wisdom teeth shift… Continue reading 8 Signs Your Wisdom Teeth Need To Be Removed

9 Things You Should Know about Gum Disease

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 Have you ever suffered from bleeding while brushing your teeth? Then, you might be suffering from gum disease.  Gum disease is also known as periodontitis or periodontal disease. It is an inflammatory disease caused primarily by plaque. However, other factors may contribute to the development of gum diseases such as poor oral hygiene habits, family… Continue reading 9 Things You Should Know about Gum Disease

10 Oral Hygiene Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

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 It is commonly assumed that everyone was taught how to be hygienic since they were kids. Most people have common hygienic habits that they can’t simply do without; these habits include tooth brushing, hand washing before and after meals, regular showers and so on that have become part of their everyday life. However, when it… Continue reading 10 Oral Hygiene Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making