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Important Facts you Need to Know About Toothbrushes

Toothbrushes

Blog Highlights: Toothbrushes has been around for 5,000 years, the modern one however, was invented in 1938 People who have difficulties using a manual toothbrush can use a battery-operated one You can ask the dentist to help you find a toothbrush that will suit your needs It is also very important to keep your own […]

Toothpaste Facts

Toothpaste on Toothbrush

Blog Highlights: Toothpaste can contain detergents and mild abrasives to help remove bacteria, debris, and teeth stains Toothpastes also have mild flavoring agents that do not contain any sugar so you can enjoy brushing and avoid having tooth decay at the same time People with sensitive teeth should use toothpastes that have desensitizing properties For […]

The Tooth

Tooth

Blog Highlights: Our teeth have four dental tissues Three of these tissues are hard, while one is soft and non-calcified The enamel is not made of living cells, this is why it cannot heal on its own when damaged The dentin is covered by enamel; when the enamel is damaged, the dentin’s microscopic tubules get […]

Temporomandibular Joints or TMJ

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction Illustration

Blog Highlights: The temporomandibular joints works with muscles and ligaments so you can chew, swallow, and speak Any problems that will prevent this complex system to work properly is known as a TMJ disorder TMJ disorders can be caused by arthritis, injuries, and bruxism The NIDCR wants patients who have TMJ disorders to aim for […]

Facts that You Need to Know about Your Baby’s Teething before it happens

Baby smiling

Blog Highlights: Fever, rashes, and diarrhea should not be considered normal symptoms for teething babies Using a teething ring, pacifiers, a cool spoon, or a clean finger can help soothe your baby’s gums when teething Products that contain Benzocaine has been used to soothe teething babies, however, Benzocaine has been associated with a rare yet […]

Facts you need to know about Oral Thrush

Baby with Oral Thrush

Blog Highlights: Candida albicans is a type of yeast that can cause thrush when it flourishes in your mouth Thrush is common in people who wear dentures It is also common in people who have very weak or weakened immune systems They can also attack individuals who have dry mouth syndrome or those who are […]

How to provide Dental Treatments for Patients with Special Needs

Special Needs Youth Brushinh his teeth

Blog Highlights: Special needs patients are those who have medical, physical, developmental, and cognitive conditions Individuals who have autism, Alzheimer’s disease, Down syndrome, and other similar conditions are considered special needs patients Special needs patients need compassion and understanding These individuals also need walkers, ramps, wheel chairs, and assistance from trained professionals Patients with special […]

Important Information about Teeth Grinding

Man Grinding teeth

Blog Highlights: Adults who suffer from a lot of stress and anxiety will tend to grind their teeth during sleep Bruxism is associated not just with stress, but also with sleeping disorders, and malocclusions Fractures on your teeth, tooth pains, and dull headaches are some of the symptoms of bruxism Children can also suffer from […]

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