Category: Oral Health & Prevention
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Why Do My Teeth Hurt? Common Causes of Tooth Pain and How to Treat It
No matter how devoted you are to at home care, regular exams and professional teeth cleanings are critical. Checkups involve more than a quick peek at your teeth – your dentist will screen you for oral cancer, tooth decay and gum disease. Caught early, these conditions are far easier to manage.
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Foods That Are Good For Your Teeth
In general, foods with added sugars – such as sodas, sports drinks, breakfast cereal and snack foods – tend to lack the nutritional benefits of unprocessed foods. That said, any sugary food still creates bacteria’s preferred environment in our mouth!
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How to Find Free or Low Cost Alternatives to Dental Insurance
At the ER you can get prescriptions for antibiotics to address an infection, and pain medication to get you through the next few days. You might be able to get a tooth removed, if there is a dentist on staff. What you are unlikely to get is a comprehensive solution to your dental problems.
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Bad Breath: Is Mouthwash Necessary?
Mouthwash promises to prevent cavities, whiten your teeth, kill germs that cause plaque and gingivitis, prevent tartar buildup, calm down sensitive teeth and gums, and freshen your breath. For the most part, mouthwash does deliver on these promises. But unless your dentist advises you to use it, rinsing with mouthwash isn’t necessary for good oral health.
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Do I Really Need to Use Toothpaste?
Brushing your teeth with a product designed to make your mouth feel fresh is a pleasure. But from a practical standpoint, that minty paste isn’t as necessary as you think. You can remove food debris and plaque from your teeth without toothpaste.
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Having a Tooth Extracted & What To Expect
The practice of dentistry is focused on saving teeth, but that isn’t always possible. Find out why it might be necessary to remove a tooth, and what the procedure involves.
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How To Prevent Periodontal Disease
Gum disease may be a common problem—but that doesn’t mean it’s harmless: In fact, it’s the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Learn how to recognize and fight gum disease.
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What Is TMJ? Symptoms, Causes, and When to See a Dentist
The TMJ is another name for the jaw joint, which can be a problem area for many people. If you are experiencing pain or dysfunction in this area, learn what can—and probably won’t—help resolve it.
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Understanding Your Dental Bill
Sometimes it’s difficult to make sense of the bills you get from your dentist. If you have dental insurance, the bill may be broken down to indicate your type of plan, whether the service you received was in or out of your plan’s network, any co-pays that are due, dental procedure codes, and other information.
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How To Fix Receding Gums
When gum tissue shrinks down so that a tooth’s roots become partially exposed, that’s called gum recession. It can be both a cosmetic issue and a health concern. Find out the causes and treatments.