School is out for summer! It’s time to relax, sleep in, and spend the day at the pool. While the warm months offer great opportunities for family time, they also tend to throw us off our usual routines. If you’re hoping to prevent tooth decay this season, try these tips on for size: Skip the Sugary Drinks We’re more relaxed …
Childhood milestones are exciting for kids and their parents alike. When a child feels their baby teeth start to wiggle, though, some parents feel panicked. Losing baby teeth is a universal experience that’s totally normal and healthy, but it can still lead to confusion for parents. Here’s what you should know about this important milestone: Timeline for Baby Teeth Loss …
Pop quiz: when was the last time you replaced your toothbrush? While we frequently toss out expired food, beauty products, and cleaning solutions, we often forget about our dental hygiene tools. If you’re hoping to maintain the integrity of your oral health, though, it’s important to replace your toothbrush frequently. When to Change Your Toothbrush The American Dental Association recommends …
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 …