As an adult you may not think you are capable of developing a nervous or a bad habit because you know better, but it is inevitable that many adults may develop bruxism. Although common, bruxism, or teeth grinding, is often unrecognizable. Many people do not realize they are grinding their teeth until it leads to more serious problems. Bruxism is a technical term for the grinding and clenching of your teeth. Grinding may cause facial pain...more
Your dentist and dental hygienist want to make sure you understand how to keep your gums and teeth clean and healthy. They also want to educate you on different conditions you may or may not have in your mouth. You dental hygienist will take the time to show you correct brushing and flossing techniques and reinforce good oral hygiene habits.You should brush your teeth after every meal and floss at least once a day. People who eat mini meals...more
One may stay eager to get his house or car insured against fire, theft etc. if he looks into the insurance premium in last five years and then considers how much he has spent to protect himself from some uncertain event, he will find that through the time though he paid a huge some as premiums but the fire accident or theft did not take place as he was careful about all those incident and took some more protection against these apart from the said insurance. If he considers his own conduct carefully he may find, that he kept his car under periodical check up to avert road accidents. He used good quality anti-theft device whenever left the house vacant. But, the same person hardly considers having family dental insurance for whom he really cares.Does one ever consider that there is some conduct in human life by which he may fall ill and may have to bear huge cost beyond apprehension? The answer is no, if they actually were careful, then no one would fall ill due to careless food habit. Chewing or smoking tobacco may cause severe health hazard. The first organ in human body get affected to such kind of habit is tooth and mouth. The same is true not only for a man but...more
Nothing can prevent a dental problem from occurring despite the fact that every one of us take adequate measures and does our bit to avoid any kind of dental disease. There are several causes which can deteriorate the conditions of teeth and gums and lead to some disorder. Thus it becomes necessary for people to consult their Family...more
Complete dentures are used to replace missing teeth for people with no remaining teeth. Dentures may also be used for people who have lost several teeth. In this case, the appliance is called a partial denture or an overdenture.Tooth loss may result from periodontal disease (gum disease), tooth decay, or traumatic injury. It is very important to...more
Cosmetic dentistry is nothing new, and there have been many treatments available for very long time, including fillings, crowns, replacement teeth and teeth alignment. Even teeth whitening has been around for a very long time, but it is only in the last few decades that real progress has been made, and in the last few years an even wider range of technologically sophisticated treatments for a wide range of cosmetic dentistry procedures.Of all of the procedures possible teeth alignment is the one which has often proved to be most challenging, simply because it involves almost every single tooth in the mouth being taken into consideration, and the process is likely to take many months or even many years. For a very long time the process of teeth alignment has often been a matter of professional guesswork and intuition, adapting braces where necessary in order to align the teeth into the ideal location and orientation.Certainly braces have been around for decades, but only very recently has there been a revolution in terms of braces, and one name in particular has been discussed very widely. Invisalign braces are different to traditional braces worn for teeth alignment primarily...more
Dogs are challenging dental patients, perhaps this contributes to the 80% rate of periodontal illness among canines. Dogs love close interaction its a natural facet of their play, but you start poking in their mouth and their instinct tells them to...more
The number of Los Angeles cosmetic dentists is constantly increasing. With the demand for cosmetic dentists going up, a lot of dentist practitioners opt to specialize on cosmetic dentistry that is booming in their professional field....more
For those that have look forward to create their best smile ever, a cosmetic dentist is part of that dream. Exceptional dentists make the smile. Cosmetic procedures often include whitening smiles with bleach, applying veneers, and replacing missing...more
Selecting a qualified dentist to work on your teeth and gum is not as easy as picking up the local phone book and calling the first dental office listed. It's important that you take the time to research potential dentists and make sure they are...more
Practically every home has a bottle of hydrogen peroxide lurking beneath their bathroom or kitchen sink. While everybody is aware of that hydrogen peroxide is helpful for preventing infection coming from scrapes and cuts thanks to its antiseptic and...more
So everyone wants straight teeth. Who doesn't? But most people - and I don't blame them - don't want to spend 2-3 years in full metal braces as an adult! So what options are there to straighten your teeth? Let's go over them:1....more