2015

Understanding The Sugars In The Foods You Eat

Sugar isn't good for your teeth because the bacteria in your mouth convert both the sugars and complex carbohydrates in foods to acids. Those acids erode tooth enamel, which can lead to decay. However, becoming informed about the sugars in the foods you eat can contribute to better dental health. Reading Food Labels The labels on food packages give you the ingredients list and nutrition information for a food product, so you know what you are consuming.

Treating And Preventing Oral Thrush Related To Denture Wearing

Experiencing an outbreak of oral thrush can feel embarrassing because the condition is caused by yeast fungi. Various species of Candida yeast microbes live naturally on the skin and in the mouth, but an overgrowth in the mouth results in white spots and sore areas. In a person who wears dentures, thrush is medically called denture stomatitis. It's relatively common among denture wearers for various reasons. Fortunately, with effective strategies, you can probably resolve the problem without too much bother and prevent it from developing again:

Epulis Fissuratum: Are Your Dentures Causing Sores?

Dentures can make a huge difference in your quality of life—they can, quite literally, let you smile naturally again after losing your natural teeth. But one of the most common complaints amongst people with dentures is discomfort due to improper fit. If not fixed by having the dentures refitted, this can quickly lead to sores forming in the mouth. If you have oral sores, don't assume that this is a normal part of the adjustment to dentures, like breaking in stiff shoes.

Three Dental Health Tips For Kids To Keep In Mind This Summer

As summer rolls in, the days become busier. Between sports practices, beach trips, and barbecue dinners, it can be easy to let things like proper dental care slip. Yet, if you want your kids' teeth to stay healthy all year-round, it's important to follow these summer dental health tips. Make sure your child always wears a mouth guard when playing contact sports. In the summer, dentists see their fair share of knocked-out and chipped teeth.

Seven Reasons To Pursue Cosmetic Dentistry

For hundreds and thousands of years, people lived with the teeth they had until they fell out and had no way of improving their smiles beyond trying to avoid tooth decay. But in modern times, there have been many technological advances in the field of cosmetic dentistry and even people with the most ugly and decayed teeth can achieve a shiny, white smile if they invest enough time and money in the project.