Breastfeeding And Dental Health: The Impact On Moms And Infants
We often fail to think of the more minor things when dealing with everyday activities. Breastfeeding, for example, is a natural occurrence where mothers provide nutrition to their young. It has many effects on the mother and the child, mostly positive. Many people however, fail to consider the impact it has on the mother and…
Read articleKeeping Your Mouth Young: Aging and Dental
Aging affects all the tissues in the body, including your mouth and teeth. Unfortunately, aging is not always ‘attractive,’ which affects dental health as well. Dental health is often at risk, and aging increases said risk. Unfortunately, this is something that older adults cannot avoid. The Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics predicts that US…
Read articleThe Importance Of Replacing Lost Teeth
Did you know that over 120 million people in the US do not have at least one tooth? Shocking, isn’t it? Actually, it is pretty common for adults to lose their teeth. Experts estimate that by age 50, you could lose an average of 12 teeth. It can occur due to injury, poor dental health,…
Read article13 Things You Didn’t Know Your Dentist Was Doing At Your Checkup
Most people skip dental check-ups thinking that they are only missing the basic cleaning and advice on how to better care for teeth. However, you are missing so much more! And this article will tell you just how much. Sometimes, dentists don’t tell you everything they do during the check-up to make you more comfortable.…
Read articleContouring And Reshaping Teeth
Tooth reshaping and contouring or dental reshaping is a cosmetic dentistry process. A professional dentist removes tiny amounts of tooth enamel to change the tooth’s shape, length, and surfaces. A dentist performs the procedure to correct minor flaws on teeth, including chipping, cracking, and overlapping. On some occasions, this procedure can substitute for getting braces.…
Read articleWhat You Need To Know About An Abscessed Tooth
If you have been to the dentist a few times, you may have heard the term ‘abscessed tooth’ thrown in the air once or twice. While you may have never experienced an abscessed tooth, it is a pretty common dental issue. Unfortunately, it comes with a lot of pain. Additionally, you may be susceptible to…
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