How to Get Over Dentist Fear?
Mature adults are often aware that dental phobia is irrational, but this fear is often hard to overcome when just thinking about going to the dentist causes fear, anxiety, and panic attacks. If you are one of these people then you need not worry as millions of other share the same fear. Next time when […]
5 Questions You Should Ask Your Dentist
A great way to prepare yourself when starting a selection process for the right dentist is through asking questions. The answers to those questions will help ascertain whether you will be entrusting your oral health care to a professional or not. The following 5 questions are a great way to start: HOW LONG HAVE YOU […]
Flossing Facts
Water picks and Flosses Plaque, a sticky material full of germs, accumulates on teeth, especially in areas between and around the teeth where a toothbrush doesn’t reach. Not handled regularly, it can cause gum disease. The simplest way to rid your mouth of plaque is to daily brush and floss your teeth. A toothbrush will […]
Why You Need to Avoid Snacking at Night
As thrilling and satisfying nighttime snacking may be, there’s no denying the fact that it not only contribute to weight gain, but also adversely impacts the brain and teeth while adding to numerous health problems like liver damage, high blood pressure and cholesterol levels. We tend to have this illusion that we can work and […]
How to Preserve Dental Hygiene: 5 Tips You Might Know About (And Probably Ignore)
Probably the most ignored aspect of our healthcare routine happens to be oral hygiene. We are so busy worrying about that extra pound gained, or minor headaches that we tend to overlook the value of our teeth as long as they last. Only when faced with a series of oral problem that we realize the […]
Dental pain is one of the worst kinds of pains, and a possible aftermath of cavities, cracked and loose teeth, an abscess or a sinus condition. The first and smartest way to keep dental pain at bay is to prevent its roots through regular checkups, eating
The arrival of spring after a lazy winter is as good as a new year, a fresh start for different things. One of the ways spring is celebrated is through spring cleaning, which doesn’t only have to be about your house, but your teeth and smile. Here are some spring tips to help you maintain […]
How to Keep Dental Pain at Bay
Dental pain is one of the worst kinds of pains, and a possible aftermath of cavities, cracked and loose teeth, an abscess or a sinus condition. The first and smartest way to keep dental pain at bay is to prevent its roots through regular checkups, eating the right foods and following a proper oral hygiene. […]
Common Misconceptions about Tooth Decay Debunked
Tooth decay refers to the deterioration of the teeth’s outer surface due to bacterial action and is the most prevalent oral hygiene problem in children and adults. One of the many reasons why people fail to take care of their teeth against decay is the lack of knowledge about the causes. There remain many misconceptions […]
How to Prepare for a Dentist’s Visit?
Oral hygiene is the most important part of personal hygiene and while many people take matters into their own hands, others leave it to the dentists, a visit that can be frightening for some whilst exciting for others. There could be many concerns circling a person’s mind: is the process going to be painful? What […]
How to Handle a Dental Emergency
Generally, dental injuries are unlikely to cause anything more than pain, but there is the risk of permanent damage to your teeth or jaw line. You will have to visit the dentist, but what do you do till you get there? Few people know how to handle the situation and they even end up making […]
