Each year, seven million young athletes will become injured while playing their favorite sports. In fact, the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation estimates about three million kids have their teeth knocked out in sporting events annually. While these statistics sound frightening, the right athletic gear can help keep your child safe on the field or court. Protecting the teeth of …
The world can be a stressful place. From turbulent current events to pressure at work or in your personal life, stress can begin to impact your oral health. At increased levels, stress hormones can lower your immunity and make you more susceptible to periodontal disease. Stressed out people are also more likely to indulge in bad habits like smoking, too. …
Whether you’re brushing at home or getting a professional cleaning, there’s one substance prized above all others for protecting your teeth: fluoride. A naturally occurring mineral in the Earth’s crust and water, fluoride is present in nearly all dental products. Unfortunately in our age of misinformation, a number of myths persist about fluoride. The truth is that when used as …
Toothaches are annoying, but they can also be debilitating, distracting you from your daily life and making it difficult to eat or drink. Thankfully, they are very treatable and may not even require a visit to the dentist! Here is a quick guide to understanding what might cause your toothache, what you can do about it, and when to see …
When a task is difficult, we often use the phrase “like pulling teeth” to describe it. Nobody enjoys pulling teeth – not even dental professionals! Sometimes, though, nothing can be done to save a tooth. Damage, infections, and disease may make dental extractions necessary. Understanding such conditions can help you prevent them from occurring, allowing you to avoid a dental …
Oral cancer occurs in 11.6 per 100,000 people, and resulted in 177,000 deaths globally in 2018. While not among the most common or deadly varieties of cancer, it still poses a serious risk for certain people. Cancer is always a scary diagnosis, but it can be significantly less scary when caught in its early stages. While early screening is not …
Missing teeth are serious business. Not only are they dangerous for your dental health, but they can have a severe effect on your self-esteem. Unfortunately, even with perfect dental hygiene, age and accidents can still cause you to lose teeth. If you ever have to face the problem of missing teeth, there are two main options available to you: dentures …
Imagine your ideal smile, one you’d be proud of. One of the most important elements of that smile is likely the color of your teeth, ideally a bright, gleaming white. Keeping your teeth white can take a lot of work, but you can go a long way with basic brushing and flossing. With that said, dietary changes can also improve …
Everyone wants a beautiful, healthy smile. But the most common option for doing so – braces – scares some people away. This is especially true for adults, who often associate the look of braces with teens or kids. For those turned off by the idea of old-school braces, Invisalign is a very attractive option. Rather than fitting unsightly metal over …
It’s a nightmare scenario: you’re eating hard candy or crunching on some cold ice, and you notice something funny in your mouth. Something hard that isn’t melting. To your absolute horror, you realize you’ve chipped off a piece of your tooth. While teeth are incredibly strong, even enamel has its limits. Food is one thing, but trauma like a fall …