About Me
Hi, my name is Jenny, and I decided to create this blog to help people who have questions about their oral health. In it, I plan to look at symptoms of various oral issues from cavities to mouth cancer. I also plan to include posts on various dental conditions and their solutions. I want to explore contemporary solutions, homes remedies and cutting-edge ideas. I started this blog because I am always encouraging my kids to follow their passions, and it seemed like a good time to delve into one of my passions. I have always been interested in dental health, and creating this blog gives me a chance to explore that interest while helping others.
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2016
Braces Wearers: How Dentists Can Help You to Overcome Dental Issues That Develop
People who have been advised to wear braces in order to correct dental issues, such as misaligned teeth, normally have to wear those braces for an extended duration. Dental issues, such as suffering trauma to the teeth, may develop when you are wearing those braces. This article discusses some steps that professionals can take in response to some of those situations.
Soreness and Ulcers
Some people have sensitive dental tissues, such as gums.
Mouthing Off: Seeing an Emergency Dentist
While we often ignore our oral health, sometimes that's no longer an option. Whether you chip a tooth at home and can't get a quick enough appointment with your regular dentist, or you are away on vacation with chronic tooth pain, there may come a time when you need to visit an emergency dentist. But what's the procedure for doing so, and how do you know whether it's worth making a visit?
How Does Laser Teeth Whitening Work?
Like it or not, other people make judge you by your appearance. The way that you look can have a big implication when it comes to getting a promotion at work on the one hand, or getting somebody to agree to go out with you on a date on the other. While you don't have any control over your genetics and how you look in general you can certainly control one of the most important visual aspects – your smile.
Living with Lupus: Top Triggers & Tips to Combat Mouth Ulcers
Living with Lupus isn't easy. Lupus is an auto-immune condition which causes people to experience a wide variety of symptoms, affecting any part of the body.
A particularly common problem area is the mouth which means that mouth ulcers can be a persistent issue for those who have the condition. Lupus-induced ulcers have a very distinctive shape and colouring and are often used as a way of diagnosing the condition.Below is everything you need to know about the triggers lupus related mouth ulcers.
Why You Need to See Your Dentist Before You Start Playing Hockey
In 2015, a hockey player in Queensland received a blow to the face from a hockey stick. Unfortunately, she was wearing an over the counter mouth guard which did not adequately protect her teeth. She had to undergo extensive emergency dental surgery in order to save her teeth and correct the damage. If you are considering taking up the sport of hockey, you should visit your dentist before you pick up your stick and play your first match.
Preparing for Dental Implants Surgery – Fundamental Issues that Should be Considered
Dental implants offer a permanent solution to replacing missing or damaged teeth, even in cases where the patient has suffered bone loss. When properly maintained, dental implants can last a lifetime; therefore, the decision to undergo surgery is one that should be given careful consideration. Careful planning and preparation on your part and that of the oral surgeon is critical for the success of the procedure. Here are some of the key considerations that should be made before and during the treatment process.
Can You Have All-on-4 Dental Implants If You Smoke?
If you need to have your natural teeth replaced by dentures, you may be considering using All-on-4 dental implants to fix your teeth into place. Like single implants, an All-on-4 procedure inserts implant posts into your jaw bone to hold false teeth. However, rather than having a post for each tooth, you'll have four posts on each of your arches to hold all your teeth. If you're worried about wearing regular dentures and want a more natural solution, this can be a good option.
Taking Care Of A Cracked Tooth
A tooth can crack when you are given a blow while playing contact sports like hockey, or when you least expect it to, such as when you are grinding hard on the tooth. Whatever the case, the crack comes with an unbearable amount of pain. At times, the crack is accompanied by swelling as well. The following are tips on how you can take care of a tooth immediately after it has cracked.
Did You Know That Slightly Crooked Teeth Can Be Fixed with the Same Stuff Used for Dental Fillings?
When it comes to teeth that are merely slightly crooked, a full set of braces might not be necessary. Your dentist might suggest dental veneers, which are wafer-thin pieces of porcelain composite that are bonded to your front teeth. They simply reshape the teeth in question, giving them a more agreeable alignment and filling in any gaps. But these veneers can represent a significant investment, even when a portion of the cost might be covered by your insurance provider or another type of rebate.
Suspect Your Child Has an Eating Disorder? How Oral Health Can be an Indicator
Eating disorders are estimated to affect 9% of the Australian population, and they can have a damaging effect on much of a sufferer's life. And, while sufferers of eating disorder may do everything they can to hide their problem, the effects of eating disorders can often be seen on their teeth. In fact, a 2014 study found that signs of eating disorders were easily discovered by dentists and concluded that dentists played a big role in the early detection of eating disorders.