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Don't Ignore Sudden Tooth Pain - Your Teeth may be Telling you Something
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 01, 2018.
Nothing grabs your attention like a sharp tooth pain, seemingly hitting you out of nowhere while you’re eating or drinking. But there is a reason for your sudden agony
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Category: Oral Health
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You may need a Periodontist to Fully Treat Your Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 21, 2018.
In the fight against dental disease and other conditions your general dentist is your first line of defense for prevention strategies and treatment. Sometimes, however, your condition may require
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Don't Let GERD Ruin Your Teeth's Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 11, 2018.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that can lead to a number of serious health problems. One of them, tooth erosion, could ruin your dental health.
Your stomach
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Category: Oral Health
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Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 01, 2018.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated
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Category: Oral Health
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Facial Nerve Pain can be Reduced with the Right Treatment Approach
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 22, 2018.
Our nerves serve a vital purpose, alerting us to bodily discomfort, injury or disease — we couldn’t remain in good health for long without them. But when they malfunction
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Don't Stress Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit Unless it Persists
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 12, 2018.
Along with thumb sucking, childhood teeth grinding is one of the top concerns anxious parents bring to their dentists. It’s so prevalent, though, many providers consider it normal behavior—the
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Category: Oral Health
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Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 02, 2018.
Cardiovascular disease and periodontal (gum) disease are two different conditions with their own set of symptoms and outcomes. But they do share one common element: inflammation. In fact, this
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Category: Oral Health
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Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 22, 2018.
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Treating a Child's Tooth Injury May Require Special Consideration
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 12, 2018.
Often as children grow older, their participation in sports or similar activities increases. While generally encouraged, this greater activity does increase injury risk, especially to the mouth.
In fact, the
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Category: Oral Health
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A New School Year, A New Beginning
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 02, 2018.
Like a second New Year’s Day, the month of September offers its own chance to make a brand new start: It’s back-to-school season! This can be an exhilarating time—a
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Category: Oral Health
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A Bonded Retainer Might Work for You after Orthodontic Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 23, 2018.
If you want to keep that new smile after orthodontic treatment, you’ll need to wear a retainer for awhile. Teeth have a tendency to “rebound” to their old positions
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Category: Dental Procedures
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A Toothless Tiger?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 13, 2018.
Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you
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Category: Dental Procedures
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3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 03, 2018.
Dental anxiety is a common problem: it’s estimated that one in two Americans admits to some level of nervousness about seeing the dentist. On the extreme side of this
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Category: Oral Health
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Your Dental Care Efforts are Just as Important as Your Dentist's
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 24, 2018.
If you’re seeing your dentist regularly, that’s great. But if that’s all you’re doing to stay ahead of dental disease, it’s not enough. In fact, what you do daily
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Category: Oral Health
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What Happens in a Root Canal Treatment and How it Can Save Your Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 14, 2018.
Along with periodontal (gum) disease, tooth decay poses one of the two greatest threats to your teeth. Cavities are just the start: if decay invades the pulp, the tooth’s
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 04, 2018.
You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life:Â He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear
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Category: Dental Procedures