Oral Hygiene
Diet Can Affect Your Oral Health
Categories: Oral Hygiene
Protect Your Oral Health Through Good Nutrition If you thought eating healthy was good for your body, you’re right. But did you know healthy eating can improve your oral health? It’s important to eat from all the major food groups, while eating some extras sparingly; oils and fats. A healthy diet is important for helping…
Sinus Headache or Tooth Infection?
How Teeth Can Affect Your Sinuses Have you ever experienced a sinus infection that, after subsiding, leaves your teeth aching? Tooth infection is known to cause 10% of all sinus infections. The location of the first maxillary molar to the maxillary sinus is usually one of the major causes of sinus infection resulting from a tooth…
Time to Change the Toothbrush
Categories: Adult Dentistry, Bad Breath, Cosmetic Dentistry, cracked teeth, decaying roots, Oral Hygiene
Using the same old toothbrush will decrease the effectiveness of cleaning your teeth. If you are still using the same old toothbrush, please throw it away and buy a few new brushes to have on hand. Worn Toothbrush Bristles When you first use a new toothbrush, you can instantly feel the value of it’s bristles. …
Blood Pressure Meds and Oral Health
If you have high blood pressure and are taking medications to control it, you should know how to protect yourself from the effect these medications have on your oral health. High Blood Pressure Affects Gums If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure and you’ve been prescribed medications to control the condition, be aware…
Missing Teeth
Categories: Adult Dentistry, Advanced dentistry, chewing, Chronic Conditions, cracked teeth, Crooked Teeth, Dental Hygienist, Dental Implants, Dental payment plans, Gaps in Teeth, healthy food, Missing Teeth, Oral Hygiene, Sedation Dentistry, smile power, Teeth healthy foods, Total dental care in Toms River, Weakened Jaw Bone
It’s time for Halloween and carving up the pumpkin. Part of the pumpkin carving tradition is to carve triangular eyes and missing teeth. Missing teeth may be fun on a pumpkin, but in real life missing teeth are no laughing matter. Complications of Missing Teeth In addition to the cosmetic affect of missing teeth, the…
The Varying Degrees of Tooth Sensitivity
Categories: Dental, Oral Hygiene
Know the Signs of Sensitive Teeth It’s really not that difficult to distinguish sensitive teeth. The pain alone will tell the story. There are varying types of tooth sensitivity and each identifies a different type of problem. The Varying Degrees of Tooth Sensitivity If you are experiencing brief tooth sensitivity with hot or cold food…
Brushing Teeth Too Hard for Your Own Good
When Less is More for Your Oral Health Lots of people believe that brushing their teeth harder and longer than 2 minutes will make teeth cleaner and brighter. This is a common and unfortunate mistake. Teeth can take only so much pressure and the more pressure you apply, the more you damage the enamel that…
The Dry Mouth Need for Fluoride Treatments
Categories: Dental, Oral Hygiene
Do You Suffer from Dry Mouth? Dry mouth, also known as Xerostomia, is a condition that has many causes. If you are taking medications for diabetes, blood pressure, allergies, antihistamines or antianxiety or receiving radiation treatment in the head or neck area, you will most likely experience dry mouth. The Dangers of Dry Mouth Because…
Does Your Smile Project The Real You?
A Smile is the Mirror to Who We Are It is said that our eyes are the mirror to our soul, but our smile also mirrors who we are and how we think of ourselves. If you are embarrassed by your smile, then you are allowing your teeth to dictate your mood. You will be…
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