While you might have a great oral care routine, accidents can still happen. Sometimes an accident can result in a cracked front tooth. While seeing a sudden crack in your front tooth can be alarming, a visit to your dentist is the best thing to do at the moment. Read on to find out what treatment options are available to you so that you can repair your cracked front tooth
Ever woken up from a cozy afternoon nap only to find that the horrid smell on your pillow is actually coming for your mouth? Congratulations, you have now experienced the phenomenon not-so-fondly referred to as, “nap breath”. What is “Nap Breath”? By no means a scientific term, “nap breath” refers to the particularly foul-smelling breath and sour taste many people experience after waking up from a nap. Think: “morning breath,”
Often when adults lose adult teeth as they age, implant-supported dentures can be a safe and effective choice to help improve their smile and keep their mouth healthy. Most implant-supported dentures are made to look, feel, and act like natural teeth and are the closest thing you can get to natural, healthy teeth. Not only does this help preserve the aesthetic view of the mouth, but dentures also preserve the
According to the American Dental Association, a crown, or “cap,” is a dental restoration used to either strengthen a tooth with a large filling or restore a tooth that’s broken, discolored or poorly shaped. Crowns can also be used to cover dental implants (artificial tooth roots). As the Cleveland Clinic explains, they can be made of all metal, all resin, all ceramic or a combination of porcelain fused to metal.
If you’ve been inconsistent with oral care over the years and are now interested in amping up your routine, we have great news: You can totally do it! To get there, first focus on establishing that new habit — once that’s accomplished, people tend to automatically perform tasks based on contextual cues. Identify realistic goals, try to do them every day at the same time for 10 weeks, and track
Toothbrushes and toothpaste are essential oral care items you can pick up at so many stores, but where did they come from? Of course, they haven’t always looked like the toothbrushes we have today. Learn the history of toothpaste and toothbrushes and how to make sure you’re choosing the toothbrush you need. The world’s first toothbrushes Most historians agree ancient Babylonians and Egyptians created the first ‘toothbrushes’ from frayed twigs
Ever run out of toothpaste and grabbed a small tube from your travel kit or your dentist-visit samples supply? Next time you do, take a look at the tube. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t regulate over-the-counter toothpaste expiration dates, toothpaste packaging lists them. These expiration dates help ensure your toothpaste’s ingredients remain effective in its packaging. Though expired toothpaste can work in a pinch and is usually
Thanks to advances in modern dental care, the number of adults who need dentures is dwindling. For those who do, modern dentures are more comfortable and discreet than ever before. Today, dentures can even improve your smile. But what did our ancestors use to replace missing teeth? Read on to learn about the history and mythology of wooden teeth and how you can prevent the need for dentures in your
Root canal treatment — referred to as “endodontic therapy” in dentistry — is one of the safest and most successful dental procedures performed today. According to an article in the European Journal of Dentistry (EJD), this treatment is very predictable, with success rates ranging from 86% to 98%. Even so, many people are frightened by the thought of root canal dangers. Here’s what you need to know about the safety
If you are missing some or all of your teeth, you may be searching for the right tooth replacement option for your circumstances. There are 36 million Americans missing all of their teeth, as the American College of Prosthodontists reports, and 120 million missing at least one of their teeth. Dentures are a common replacement option, but everyone has different needs, and this option isn’t always the best solution. Luckily,
If you’ve been to the dentist and found out that you have cavities, you may be feeling nervous about the treatment. Will the dentist use a drill? Cavities are one of the most common dental health issues, but they can be treated and avoided. Traditionally your dental professional would use a drill during this procedure. Luckily, there are alternative methods that you can speak to them about. There is no
If you’re in pain each time you chew your food, we’re here to help you find relief. Pain when chewing is a symptom of a temporomandibular disorder (TMD), a condition affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the surrounding facial muscles. TMD has a range of causes for which many treatments are available. One treatment might involve chiropractic. With physical manipulation of your jaw joint and muscles, a chiropractor might be
