Flossing is Worthless? Not So Fast My Friend!
If you follow any kind of social media, you’ve likely seen a publication spread in the last two days debunking the benefits of flossing. I’ve even received texts from family members and friends calling me a fraud (jokingly, I hope) for advocating the practice. I know this new information sounds attractive; anything that removes the […]
Some Facts about Veneers
Blog Highlights: Veneers are made from thin, teeth-colored shells and other similar materials They are placed on top of your teeth to help cover broken teeth, teeth stains, chips, and gaps They are placed by removing a small portion of your teeth’s enamel, this process is irreversible Veneers can be used to help improve the […]
Should you Travel Abroad for Dental Care?
Blog Highlights: There are a lot of people today who want to go to other countries so that they can avail of cheaper dental treatments U.S. dentists follow the guidelines given by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention for infection control Since many dental surgical procedures require ample time for recovery and follow-up, […]
Important Facts you Need to Know About 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
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
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
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
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 […]
