Have you ever put off coming to see us for an aching tooth and then had the pain double while you were out of town? Applying clove oil directly to the affected tooth can ease the pain for several hours.
What makes up dental plaque? Among the many components, probably the grossest is that it contains more than 300 different types of bacteria. Yikes! Where's the toothbrush when you need it?
The first toothbrushes were used by the ancient Chinese. They were made of the bristles from around the necks of cold climate pigs. However, the first mass produced toothbrushes were promoted by William Addis of Clerkenwald, England in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Kids below 6 years of age are more likely to swallow toothpaste. Hence, you must supervise your children while they are brushing their teeth to prevent this.
Did you know that pain management techniques are not new but rather date back literally thousands of years? Old forms of pain management include alcohol, the mandrake root, and opium poppies.
A good oral rinse, proper brushing, routine flossing, and regular visits with your dentist will ensure you are keeping your oral health in the best shape possible, and will help you to maintain consistently fresh and clean breath.
Chronic bad breath is not just the result of poor brushing habits, or what you had to eat. Sometimes it can indicate serious health problems. If you have concerns, let's talk about the problem.
Yes, we take x-rays. But don't buy into the myth that dental x-rays are harmful. The radiation level is too low, and their use so infrequent, that you are perfectly safe.
Besides the standard manual toothbrush, another toothbrush option that you might consider is an electric toothbrush. There are a number of options available to choose from.
Need a reason to cut down on sugary drinks? People who drink 3 or more cans of soda a day have a 62% higher rate of tooth decay, fillings, and tooth loss. If you want to keep your teeth healthy, you might want to reach for water instead.
Did you know that dental lasers may one day entirely replace the use of dental drills? While drills are still needed for some dental procedure applications, in the future drills and even scalpels may one day be regarded as primitive dental treatment devices.