Teeth grinding: causes and treatments WHY DO I GRIND MY TEETH WHEN I’M ASLEEP? If you find yourself waking up to a sore jaw, or a headache, you may be suffering from bruxism. It’s the grinding and clenching of teeth. Bruxism can cause teeth to become loose, painful, and sometimes parts of the teeth are literally … Read more
SALT WATER MOUTH RINSING Salt water mouth rinsing is useful for several good reasons. It’s a great option for anyone with a sore throat, lesions on their gums, or who may have recently underwent dental procedures. Salt water mouth rinsing doesn’t act as a stand-in for our modern dental hygiene, but it can be an … Read more
What are Cavities? “Cavity” is another word tooth decay. Tooth decay is influenced by your lifestyle, meaning you we eat, how you take care of your oral health and teeth, and even the presence of fluoride in the water your drink and the toothpaste you use. Genetics have a role as well in how susceptible … Read more
Acid and Teeth erosion Tooth structure Our tooth enamel is primarily made up from calcium and hydroxyapatite. Even though enamel is the hardest substance in our bodies, it still can become damaged. Acids found in pop and juice erode enamel. Acid erosion occurs mostly to people ages five to seventeen- but anyone can be affected. Acid … Read more
What are Cavities? “Cavity” is another word tooth decay. Tooth decay is influenced by your lifestyle, meaning you we eat, how you take care of your oral health and teeth, and even the presence of fluoride in the water your drink and the toothpaste you use. Genetics have a role as well in how susceptible … Read more
Dental Accidents In High Physical Sports Dentists are very involved in sport related injuries because up to 40% of injuries are to the face. Dental related injuries to the face are most likely to occur during contact sports. Contact sports where the player is in direct contact with the ball or another player is the biggest reason … Read more
Dental Anxiety in children Many children express anxiety on their first visit to the dentist, in this article, we will explain common causes for dental anxiety among children and ways to ease their anxiety before their first visit Why are kids afraid of the Dentist? Some kids feel very anxious about their dentist appointment. When … Read more
Let’s talk TOOTHPASTES! First Toothpaste The first toothpaste was invented by the Egyptians! This was a recipe of salt, mint leaves, dried irises, and pepper, all mixed together to create a cleaning powder. Types of Toothpaste Types of toothpastes you may see at the store include… Whitening, fresh breath, cavity prevention, gingivitis prevention, preventing tartar and … Read more
[av_heading tag=’h1′ padding=’10’ heading=’Dental anxiety’ color=” style=” custom_font=” size=” subheading_active=” subheading_size=’15’ custom_class=”][/av_heading] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Dental anxiety Everyone gets nervous or anxious from time to time. For some people, however, anxiety becomes to feel more forceful. One of the areas where people get anxious is at the dental office. In this article, we will discuss sedation … Read more
