Is it painful having a wisdom tooth removed? Wisdom teeth removal has become something of a rite of passage among teenagers and young adults. According to the American Dental Association, there are many problems that wisdom teeth can cause including infection, pain, periodontal disease, and pushing existing teeth together due to lack of mouth space. […]
Teeth Whitening is Safe and Effective Most people experience a decrease in the whiteness of their teeth simply by engaging in their regular routine. Food choices, drink choices as well as age and many more factors can contribute to a person experiencing tooth discoloration. Even with the best efforts at oral hygiene, the white tooth […]
The simple fact is that nearly half of all adults over the age of 30 have some form of periodontitis according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Periodontitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the gum tissue. In the later stages, it causes deterioration of the jaw and teeth. It all […]
What are cavities? Cavities are the result of bacterial colonies burrowing their way into your teeth. The bacterial release acids and turn your teeth into swiss cheese. It is difficult to see the development of a cavity, early on, because the bacterial colonies weaken the enamel at a microscopic level before the cavity finally forms. […]
People take for granted that their gums are there to hold their teeth in place and don’t think about them overly much. It is, after all, the teeth that matter. What they may not realize is if the gums are in bad shape, they won’t be able to hold the teeth well. Even a healthy […]
Is dental health connected to liver cancer? A recent study by a research group at Queen’s University Belfast concluded that poor oral health can increase your chances of liver cancer by 75 percent. Although there is an alternative theory that poor eating habits coincide with poor oral health and, therefore, leads to the increased risks […]
With so much emphasis on our physical appearance, probably everyone you know has jumped on the teeth-whitening bandwagon. While some choose at-home remedies, others opt for in-office treatments to avoid having to wait months for the final results. But when it comes to deciding which whitening treatment to use, it can be overwhelming. Read on […]
Halitosis, otherwise known as bad breath, is a condition experienced by one in four people. It can be a source of anxiety and embarrassment for some, and it is not something anyone wants to wrestle with. Stores overflowing with gum, mint, and breath freshening options promise to alleviate bad breath, but this is often times […]
How to Get Rid of Bad Breath When brushing your teeth, flossing, using mouthwash, breath mints, chewing gum, and the Water Pick they do not cure bad breath problems. When you have tried everything to fight had breath, it is time to give Toothbar a try. In addition to getting the teeth checked, […]
Reasons why Tooth Picking Is not good For Your Dental Health Tooth Picking Is Bad For Your Dental HealthToothpicks are effective mini, wooden tools used for all sorts of purposes. Generally, they are found in restaurants and offered to customers as a way to removed food particles trapped in the teeth. Occasional use of toothpicks […]