If there is one area that the average American tends to neglect that he should not, it is his teeth. Sure, we all brush and floss before we go to bed at night, but the majority of us put off regular dentist visits more than any professional visit. This is mainly because people are just straight up in fear of the dentist. He is not an evil man, and it is not an evil profession, it is just that it is an extremely uncomfortable...more
Scottsdale, Az. was voted "Most Livable City" even though it is right in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. That is hard to believe with temperatures reaching 120* during the summer months. Their secret is that the heat coming up from the desert is a dry heat, and without all the humidity, it doesn't seem so hot. Scottsdale is definitely a year-round warm climate, though, because even in December, and January the temperatures...more
There are many people out there that are ashamed to go to the dentist because of damage or discoloration to their teeth. Some people might have missing teeth and feel so ashamed of this that they refuse to go to the dentist because it would humiliate them for the dentist or anyone else to know about this secret. Unfortunately, these people are denying themselves the very thing they need to look great again. If you have damaged, discolored, or missing teeth, there's no time to hide away in your house and skip a dental appointment. It's time to get back out there so that in a few weeks, your teeth will be beautiful again and you'll be smiling from ear to ear to show them off to the world. Restorative and cosmetic procedures are more advanced now than ever. You'll experience the luxury of choosing from such replacement options as dental implants, bridges, or dentures that look, feel, and function just like your real teeth. If your teeth are chipped or broken badly, you might benefit from dental bonding or porcelain veneers or crowns. These amazingly useful procedures can make your teeth into the beautiful enhancement of your appearance that you...more
Using one of several methods of sedation techniques, sedation dentistry is type of dentistry that helps patients relax while they undergo dental work that may be painful or time consuming. Sedation may be used for a number of dental procedures such as deep cleaning, surgical work or even routine maintenance. One of the primary...more
If you've ever had a toothache, you know how excruciating it can be. Pain that might be only a minor annoyance somewhere else turns into a throbbing torture experience when it happens around a tooth. Tooth pain can be a sign of numerous problems, including gum disease and cavities. It's important to make an appointment with a dentist and...more
An apple a day is not all that you need to do to make sure you can keep the dentist away. There are many different key habits that, if established soon, can help your mouth stay healthy, clean and pain free.First, you have to make sure that you are brushing your teeth at least twice a day. When you brush your teeth at least twice a day you are able to remove the plaque and the food debris that gets left on your teeth.Because there are always remnants of your food left on the surface of your teeth and in the crevices, you want to make sure that you are at least rinsing after every time that you eat. This will help take the food away from the surface of your teeth.As food and other left over particles in your mouth start to disintegrate the food particles will begin to attack your enamel. The enamel coating on your teeth is very important because it protects your teeth and the nerves in your teeth.It can be very painful to have anything touching your tooth when your enamel starts to wear off. There are a lot of people that do not understand how detrimental not brushing their teeth can be and how much pain this can translate into.When you are not brushing your teeth you are...more
A naturally perfect smile is a rare thing, as chips, stains, shifting teeth and other imperfections often come along with age and everyday life. Fortunately, today's advanced dental technology and cosmetic dentistry treatments allow people to...more
As adults age, the enamel on their teeth weakens and they are more susceptible to stains from coffee, smoking, and caramel coloring in sodas. If your teeth are looking less than lustrous, you can make it look the way it did when you were a...more
The first set of teeth, or milk-teeth as they are called, are twenty in number; they usually appear in pairs, and those of the lower jaw generally precede the corresponding ones of the upper. The first of the milk-teeth is generally cut...more
Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry which aims at enhancing the look of your mouth by offering solutions to correct visually unappealing defects in your teeth. Unlike a general dentist or family dentist who provides restorative treatments...more
Healthy teeth and gums play a basic function in our overall well being. Regrettably, rising dental insurance coverage premiums and therapy costs have made dental treatment inaccessible to several individuals across the nation. Today, you will find...more
Infants and toddlers have a greater risk of having dental cavities compared to adults. Dental cavities are basically the holes in the teeth. People of all ages suffer from cavities. However, children are more susceptible to getting cavities due to...more