Smoking is not only bad for general health; it is also bad for dental health. Studies show that people who smoke are much more likely to suffer from gum disease that causes tooth loss, tooth decay and slow oral healing after dental procedures. Cigar...
Dental phobia - fear of going to the dentist - is commonly caused through traumatic dental experiences as a child. In the old days - and sometimes not so old days - dentists could be impatient and abusive of children who were upset or terrified to s...
In years gone by when teeth had to be removed, the patient would then be supplied with false teeth or a set of 'partials'. While better than nothing, false teeth or a partial plate tend to move when being used for chewing or talking. This movement a...
A tooth in impacted if it does not grow through the gum properly. This can happen when the teeth are crooked, or if another tooth blocks its progress. People with a small jawbone can often be troubled with impacted teeth due to lack of room. It is o...
Many parents don't think it is important to take care of their baby's first teeth because they are not the permanent ones. This is not true. Baby's first teeth should be carefully brushed by the parent twice a day, but without toothpaste. When the c...
Toothache is something that most people are bothered by at some time in their life. There are several causes of toothache. Sensitive tooth root. When oral hygiene has not been adhered to, the gums can recede and expose the bone at the root of the to...
When it comes to your teeth appearing white, aging is not your friend. To prove that point, the next time you go out take a look around and observe that most people have either a grayish cast or a yellow undertone to the color of there teeth. The gr...
Ever noticed those pearly whites making the heads turn! Even the plainest of individuals seem to cast that unforgettable impression on any occasion be that a social one or anything else. Unfortunately, today many people find themselves at the wrong...
There are many different ways to treat sleep apnea ranging from medicines, facial masks, and dental treatments. But before you can treat it, you must understand what sleep apnea is. The simple definition of sleep apnea is the disruption of breathing...
It is a common myth that silver amalgam fillings last forever. They are very durable but are not indestructible. There are several reasons why a silver filling can fail. Fillings have to endure an incredible amount of biting force and over time, the...
The Air One 3.0 Vaporizer is the most technologically advanced vaporizer available on the marketplace. Air One 3.0 vaporizer is the 3rd vaporizer placed by Vapir on the market. The previous versions of the Air One Vaporizer were not successful. That...
Whitening, or bleaching, the teeth, is very common in cosmetic dental care, today. Though a plenty of whitening options are available, which can be purchased over the shelves, dentist-supervised treatments remain the best-recommended procedure for l...