As with any surgery, it is critical that you follow your dentist’s post-procedural instructions after undergoing periodontal surgery. After surgery, it is normal for the affected area to be tender and for you to experience bleeding, pain, and swelling in the mouth and jaw area.
As with any surgery, it is critical that you follow your dentist’s post-procedural instructions after undergoing periodontal surgery. After surgery, it is normal for the affected area to be tender and for you to experience bleeding, pain, and swelling in the mouth and jaw area. In order to promote the healing process, here are some […]
Continue ReadingMaintaining your toothbrush is essential for a healthy and beautiful smile. An old, frayed toothbrush doesn’t clean your teeth effectively. If stored improperly, your toothbrush can be exposed to an array of harmful bacteria. With the proper maintenance and frequent changing of your toothbrush, your mouth will remain bacteria free. Caring For Your Toothbrush Do: […]
Continue ReadingStatistics have shown that women may be more susceptible to dry mouth. A good amount of medications on the market, specifically made for women, list dry mouth as a potential side effect. Some of these medications include antidepressants, blood pressure pills, birth control pills, and cancer treatments. If you or a loved one takes any […]
Continue ReadingYou know that too much stress can lead to a decline in your overall health, but severe stress can also cause problems in your teeth, jaw, mouth, and gums. Many dentists can detect signs of stress during a routine examination because of the following symptoms a patient presents: Canker Sores Canker sores are small spots […]
Continue ReadingWhile the Halloween festivities may be over, now the challenges begin with the worries about what all that sugar and candy may be doing to your children’s dental health. Since it can be difficult to keep your teeth clean from the endless bags of candy and trick-or-treating. Halloween certainly presents parents with a variety of […]
Continue ReadingIt is common knowledge that smoking is bad for your overall health. It can lead to many serious medical issues including cancer and other fatal diseases. However, many people don’t realize the serious damage that smoking causes in their mouth, gums, and teeth. Smoking can lead to tooth staining, gum disease, tooth loss, and even […]
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to keeping you and your family’s teeth healthy, it is important to properly brush and floss, but also monitor what goes in and out of you and your families’ mouths. The average American consumes 22 grams of sugar per day, which is double the recommended daily amount. Consuming such large amounts of […]
Continue ReadingRegular dental checkups and daily oral hygiene can help us stay healthier and may prevent systemic diseases How well we take care of our mouths (oral hygiene) is an indicator of how well we take care of our bodies. Our mouths affect our bodies and our bodies affect our mouths. In fact, how well a […]
Continue ReadingBeyond the Tooth Fairy: Explaining a common dream As a child, some of the fondest memories we have are those visits from the Tooth Fairy. We’d proudly show mom and dad our loose tooth and when it finally wriggled free from our gums, we’d place it hopefully beneath our pillow, anxiously awaiting what might […]
Continue ReadingWhy Smoothies may be good for your body but not so much for your teeth; With the growing popularity of smoothies and juice bars comes growing concern about the potentially negative effects on your teeth. While the ingredients of smoothies may be good for you inside, the effects on your teeth may not appear so […]
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