The tooth fairy has been part of early childhoods for generations. They can provide so much joy and excitement when a child loses their tooth. As a parent, it’s natural to want to join in the fun. A tooth fairy poem is one way to add a touch of magic to your little one’s day. Read on for cute poems from the tooth fairy that you can leave under your
Taking good care of your teeth and overall oral health is a daily commitment. It’s no fun crossing your fingers in hopes that you don’t have a cavity every time you visit your dentist for a regular appointment. Dental sealants can be an easy way to ensure your teeth are protected from decay over the long run, but knowing more about dental sealants and their cost prior to the procedure
Are oral health issues genetic? The short answer is: some are, some aren’t. Heredity can indeed play a contributing role in some oral conditions. But the American Dental Association (ADA) notes that there are currently no genetic tests for the two most common dental diseases, dental caries (tooth decay) and gum disease. However, there are other conditions that do have a genetic component. Genetic Oral Abnormalities According to the textbook Clinical
Braces are an effective method for achieving a healthy smile, but sometimes a bad bite can damage the brackets and prolong your braces treatment. This is common in people who have a deep bite, crowded teeth, or crossbite because the teeth and jaw are not properly aligned yet. Bite blocks are a helpful tool to prevent this damage and make your treatment go faster. What Are Bite Blocks? As effective
Everyone has their ways of reducing anxiety and relieving stress. Some ways are considered healthy and socially acceptable. Others, not so much. For instance, thumbsucking is considered normal as an infant but is frowned upon as you get older. But if it doesn’t hurt anyone and it makes you feel better, what’s the big deal? Well, sucking on your thumb can actually create oral health problems for you. If you’re
There is “no health without oral health.” This message has been continuously echoed since the first Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health, and was the message of the 2017 World Dental Congress. Many systemic diseases first manifest themselves orally in the form of various types of mouth inflammation. Visiting a dental professional for proper assessment of oral inflammation is key to early prevention and treatment of disease. What Is Inflammation?
Oil pulling is a popular natural remedy for detoxing the mouth and improving oral health. But does it actually work? Learn what dental professionals have to say about the success of oil pulling and the best ways to keep your mouth healthy and happy. Plenty of people swear by natural remedies when it comes to whitening teeth and detoxing the mouth. Oil pulling is an ancient practice believed to help
It’s natural to breathe through your nose, and doing so helps to warm and filter the air before it reaches your lungs, as the Cleveland Clinic explains. But some people may notice that they often breathe through their mouths during the day or when they sleep. Since breathing through the mouth doesn’t have the same benefits as nose breathing, you may wonder, is it bad to be a mouth breather?
When you visit the doctor’s office, it’s common to fill out forms to make sure that the medications you take won’t adversely interact with each other. It’s crucial for dental and medical professionals to understand any current medications you may be taking as well as your medical history so that they can make well-informed decisions. For patients undergoing an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedure, they may be concerned about metal
On a chilly winter day, you might experience an interesting phenomenon — your teeth chattering uncontrollably. Usually, these involuntary movements in your jaw aren’t a big deal. It simply means you’re cold and that it’s time to warm up by going indoors, wrapping up in a blanket, and relaxing next to a fire or a space heater with a warm beverage. But occasionally, chattering teeth can be a cause for
If you suddenly find that your gums are swollen or bleeding, or pain is reverberating through your jaw, you may have a gum abscess. This type of acute condition will require a trip to the dentist so you can get treatment as soon as possible and get some pain relief. While realizing that you might have a gum abscess can be scary, the good news is that your dentist will
If you frequently brush your teeth too hard, have suffered injury to your gums, have gum disease, use tobacco products or contend with other medical or genetic factors, you might experience gum recession, as the American Dental Association (ADA) notes. When your gums recede, it can expose the roots of your teeth. As a Cochrane review article explains, this can increase your risk for cavities in the roots of your teeth. The ADA