2016

2 Dental Mistakes To Avoid This Holiday Season

During the holidays, you might not spend too much time on your oral care, especially if you need to cook large meals or host parties. But you can place your teeth and gums at risk for problems if you rush to brush your teeth or don't watch what you drink during the holiday season. Here are two dental mistakes to avoid during the holidays. You Brush Your Teeth Too Quickly

Natural Remedies To Help Keep Your Teeth Healthy And Treat An Existing Cavity

It is important to take care of your oral health to help reduce the occurrence of cavities and infection. Good oral health can also boost your self confidence, as having healthy teeth can help you feel better about yourself. Here are some tips to help you keep your teeth healthy and avoid tooth decay, or treat an existing cavity until you can get in to see your dentist. Use a Natural Mouth Rinse

Subtly Correcting Teeth Misalignment: 3 Tips for Preventing Invisalign Trays from Standing Out in Photographs

When it comes down to getting a perfect smile, most Americans are interested in doing this as discreetly and subtly as possible. Invisalign trays are a better option than metal braces. Invisalign trays are so popular that they not only are used by adults to straighten teeth but also are used by 6% of all U.S. teens undergoing orthodontic treatments. Although Invisalign trays are largely unnoticeable, this article focuses on three specific tips that will keep your Invisalign trays concealed in photographs.

Troubleshooting Your Child's Poor Dental Health

It's always upsetting as a parent to take your child into the dentist and find that they have many dental health issues. It may cause you to reconsider your home routines to search for answers. Here are some things to consider.  Are You Talking About Dental Health Regularly? It may be that your child doesn't understand the value of dental health, so they don't put a lot of effort into brushing and flossing on a regular basis.

"Referred Pain," Exposed Nerves, And Cavities: What These Things Have In Common

If it has been some time since you have seen a dentist, and you find that several areas in your mouth hurt, you may have exposed nerves as the result of deep cavities. Once your dentist takes a look to find the cavities, he or she may discover that you have no cavities where you thought you did, in which case, you may have something known as "referred pain." This is what all three of these medical/dental conditions have in common, and why you might be experiencing them all at once.