Posts Tagged ‘ Oral Health ’

Why You Should Visit the Dentist Every Six Months

Not many people like sitting in the dentist’s chair, but scheduling biannual appointments with your dentist guarantees your teeth will stay in healthy condition. Although the American Dental Association recommends you visit your dentist once a year, you should plan on seeing yours twice a year to prevent oral problems such as gum disease and […]

What Your Tongue Is Trying To Tell You

Have you ever inspected your tongue? Believe it or not, your tongue’s appearance says a lot about your health. For example, a black tongue can signal poor oral hygiene, and it’s also one of the first symptoms of diabetes. Start paying attention to your tongue’s health, and don’t ignore any irregularities. Continue reading to learn […]

Everything You Should Know About Oral Cancer

Oral cancer appears as a growth or sore in the mouth that won’t go away, and approximately fifty-three thousand Americans are diagnosed with it every year, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation. Mouth cancer refers to cancer that develops in any part of the mouth, such as the lips, gums, tongue, inner lining of the […]

Does Acid Really Damage Teeth?

Sugar isn’t the only substance that causes tooth decay, as high levels of acid found in foods and drinks is just as harmful. Acidic foods and beverages, such as oranges and wine, can wear down your teeth by causing decay, sensitivity, and discoloration. Although acidic foods harm your teeth, this doesn’t mean you should stop […]

Having a Dry Socket? Five Tips To Heal Quickly

Undergoing surgery to have your wisdom teeth removed isn’t the most exciting experience, but it’s worse when you end up with a dry socket. Also known as alveolar osteitis, a dry socket is a painful dental condition that can occur after you have an adult tooth extracted. This condition arises when a blood clot at […]

My Wisdom Teeth Aren’t Causing Me Any Problems, Can I Keep Them?

If you ask some people, they’d say they’re against wisdom tooth removal if they don’t cause any problems; however, other people believe wisdom teeth will inevitably cause problems down the line, so should be removed. Ultimately, wisdom tooth removal is a personal choice.  The topic of wisdom teeth removal is a hot button topic among […]

10 Facts About TMJ

1. Pain around your ear can be a sign of TMJ. Most people associated Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain with jaw pain—which is a common symptom, but other pain can also be an indicator. TMJ can also cause pain in and around the ears and head. It can cause ringing in the ears and even hearing loss.  […]

Water Flossing Versus Flossing

Recently, water flossing has become more and more popular. Whether you get a Waterpik machine, a specialty toothbrush with water flossing capabilities, or some other form, water flossing is becoming much more accessible. So, what is it? Is it good for you? Should it replace your traditional flossing with string floss? We’ve got some answers […]

What is Orofacial Pain?

Orofacial pain can manifest itself in many ways, but essentially this can encompass pain in the head and neck region. The symptoms of orofacial pain could include dizziness, tingling in the head and neck, abnormal itching, muscular incoordination, ringing in the ears, or other aches and sensations in the neck and head. It includes headaches, […]

The Effects of Pacifiers on Your Child’s Oral Health

Is there reason to be concerned about pacifiers? It’s true that they can impact the oral health of your child—both negatively and positively. It all depends on how and when your baby is using their pacifier. In some situations, pacifiers can impact the dental development of your baby—this is commonly referred to as pacifier teeth.  […]