Acids found in food and liquids can have a harmful effect on your teeth. Each tooth has a hard protective layer called the enamel. When acids come in contact with the enamel, the acids can make it soft, said Dr.Aparna Sadineni, sustaining member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) at Dublin Metro Dental Group, Dublin, Ohio.When this happens repeatedly, your enamel can wear away and can never be restored naturally.The chance of...more
Many people have the problem of teeth grinding, and some don't even know about it until a dentist notices evidence by the way their teeth are damaged. You can grind your teeth while you are sleeping as well as while you are awake and it often has been a long and unconscious habit. There are a lot of causes for teeth grinding and we will look at a few of them in this article.One of the most common causes of teeth grinding is stress and...more
Emergency Dentist - What Qualifies As An Emergency? Every person should have the phone number for an emergency dentist. You never know when problems with your teeth will occur. That is why you have to understand what would be considered an emergency.There are many instances that would be considered an emergency. Below are some of the most common types of dental emergencies that can happen at any time to anyone.One: Unexpected, excruciating pain - An emergency would be an unexpected toothache with really severe pain that just won't let you wait till morning.This is especially true if this type of tooth problem happens with children. Children have less tolerance for pain then adults. Plus, with adults and especially children, if the problem is a bad one, other health problems can happen from it.Two: Broken tooth or broken jaw - If you have a broken jaw, the first place you will go is the hospital, but a dentist will have to get involved at some point. This reason this is important is because your teeth could have been damaged.This is something that is definitely considered an emergency for anyone of any age and should be fixed right away.Three: Problems with dentures -...more
Help with Teething Teething describes a process that is very important to child development. During the teething stage of infanthood, the baby's first set of teeth tear through the gums. The feeling sensation of the teeth pushing through the gums is what causes gum and jaw discomfort for teething babies, which in turn is what causes...more
Taking Your Dentist Practice To The Next Level As with many small businesses around the nation, dental practices are looking for new ways to generate more customers. It seems like traditional advertising methods are not as effective as they use to be. In this article I would like to point out some different ways to help get your dental...more
To help you maintain healthy teeth and gums, you have had to visit a dental hygienist in your life. Most people don't understand what the hygienist's job really is in assisting the dentist, except to clean your teeth.Many people are uncomfortable when visiting the hygienist because they don't know exactly how they help the dentist. So that you don't experience this problem, you need to know exactly how they assist the dentist in making sure you have healthy teeth and a beautiful smile.The following are the most important ways they assist the dentist.1. Clean your teeth - This is the one that everyone already knows about, but it is one of the most important ways they provide help for the dentist. To help you maintain healthy teeth, it is smart to visit the hygienist twice a year to have your teeth cleaned.The cleaning is essential to get rid of any tartar and plague that over time has built up on your teeth. Getting rid of this is vital because if you don't, then this can very easily lead to cavities or other painful dental problems.2. Polish your teeth - Once the cleaning has been accomplished on your teeth, they will polish them. This is done because it...more
A smile and a persons teeth can say a lot. Some people are very happy with their teeth as it is part of their persona. Other people strive for the perfect Hollywood smile. White straight teeth are conventionally seen to contribute to the perfect...more
Even credit card companies are offering all types of travel and accident insurance for those who simply love traveling and if you are one of these people, do not disregard the need for protection when you head off to the beach for the upcoming summer...more
A smile and a persons teeth can say a lot. Some people are very happy with their teeth as it is part of their persona. Other people strive for the perfect Hollywood smile. White straight teeth are conventionally seen to contribute to the perfect...more
Many problems with our health derive from diseases that we even do not notice. Numbers of them are hidden in our mouth. These illnesses we neglect the most. The reasons for this are and can be many, but the important thing is that to start seeing...more
Cavities, braces, gum disease, sports accidents, car accidents, tooth erosion and even oral cancer...you name it, it can happen to you. Although you may not feel that full coverage is really worth it since you don't really need to go to the...more
Benefits Of Cosmetic Dentistry Glasgow How good you look depends greatly on the set of teeth you have. Cosmetic dentistry has advanced to such great extent that it is now possible to plan the best smile on your face! Not only does self esteem...more