October, Breast Cancer Awareness month, is fast approaching and heightened awareness turns to breast cancer. There are many activities scheduled all over the country and other parts of the world to collect donations that aid in the research and battle against breast cancer. It’s important to understand the connection of breast cancer and oral health.…
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A Great Smile and You
Have you ever noticed that when you give someone a great big smile, they return a great smile in your direction? That’s the double benefit of a great smile. It’s a giving thing! The Great Smile Endless Benefit It’s true! Flashing a great smile makes anyone with you feel happy. It makes you feel happy…
Women’s Hormones Effect Dental & Oral Health
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Crooked Teeth, Dental, Dental Implants, Dentures, Missing Teeth, Ostioperosis, Weakened Jaw Bone
Most women realize the various effects female hormones can have on their body, their mood and their health overall. Now, a recent study shows, women’s hormones can specifically affect women’s dental and oral health. Research Study Shows the Effects A research study by Case Western University School of Dental Medicine indicates that even natural changes in…
Sedation Dentistry – Patient Fears & Benefits
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Crooked Teeth, Dental, Dental Implants, Dentures, Gaps in Teeth, Missing Teeth, Sedation Dentistry
Dental and Sedation Phobia People who fear the dentist are known as having ‘dental phobia’. However, some people feel even more fear when they hear the words ‘sedation dentistry’. Why is that? Well, in general terms, there are many people who simply think of ‘sedation’ as a complete loss of control. Others hear the word…
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…
Tooth Discoloration and Options for A Whiter Smile
Typical Causes of Tooth Discoloration We all know pretty much what can cause our teeth to stain or change color. The list includes cigarettes, coffee, red wine, tea, certain fruits and vegetables and colas. Then there is the natural discoloring of teeth caused by aging. Ageing causes enamel to thin and the tooth’s second layer,…
Adult Teeth with Gaps
Are You Losing Confidence in Your Smile due to Gaps? There are some famous people in the movie and fashion industry who are known for their individual smiles with gaps in their front teeth. Unfortunately for most of us, when gaps in adult teeth begin to enlarge, this could mean you have an oral health…
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