Everyone has experienced dry mouth at one point or another, especially after sleeping with your mouth open all night or maybe your nose is stuffed, forcing you to breathe from your mouth. However, dry mouth, at times, can be a…

How smoking affects your oral health? Caring for your Teeth and Gums
In addition to several other chronic diseases, tobacco use is a primary cause of many oral diseases and adverse oral conditions. For example, tobacco is a risk factor for oral cancer and periodontal disease. It can also cause stained yellow…
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What Can I Do For Toothache Relief?
A toothache is a common reason for visiting the dentist. Pain from toothaches can affect the teeth and jaws. If you’re having continual mouth pain or discomfort, here are some steps to take to resolve the problem, or at least…

How to Reduce Tooth Sensitivity?
Tooth sensitivity can affect one or more teeth. It’s most common when you eat or drink something hot, cold, sweet, or sour. The pain can be sharp and sudden and can shoot deep into the nerve endings of your teeth.…

Natural Remedies for Dry Mouth
Dry mouth, known medically as Xerostomia, is one of the main causes of halitosis (or bad breath). Dry mouth can be caused by a number of medical conditions. Most of these conditions are nonlife-threatening, making dry mouth more of a…
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Do You Have To Be Young To Have Really White Teeth?
It is true that your pearly whites lose their luster as we age. Some common foods, drinks and even mouthwashes can stain teeth. But, Do-it-yourself remedies can help whiten teeth, and avoiding substances that stain teeth can stop further discoloration.…
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The only way to fill a cavity is by using ‘silver fillings.’
What is a filling? A filling is a way to restore a tooth damaged by decay or chipping back to its normal function and shape. When a dentist gives you a filling, he or she first removes the decayed tooth…

Do you think that losing your teeth is a natural part of the aging process?
Tooth loss is not a normal and unavoidable part of aging. Your teeth are intended to last a lifetime and with good oral care and professional dental services they can. The fallacy that losing your teeth is a natural part…

The Benefits of Regular Visits to the Dentist
Visiting your dentist for regular checkups and cleanings can help prevent many dental problems as well as to help you maintain optimal oral health. Don’t wait until you have a toothache before you call your dentist. You should have a…

Make Your Child Love the Dentist
Going to the dentist starts long before your child’s first appointment. If you have hesitation about going to the dentist, he/she will sense this and be apprehensive as well. Believe it or not, some children actually look forward to…
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How Your Diet Can Impact Your Oral Health?
Your body is a complex machine. The foods you choose and how often you eat them can impact your general as well as your oral health. If you consume too many sugar-filled sodas, sweetened fruit drinks or non-nutritious snacks, you…
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How Much Toothpaste Should an Adult Use?
As little as we think about it, toothpaste is an essential item that we use every day. But, a good question is “How much toothpaste should we be using?” Most adults tend to think that it is necessary to cover…
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How Common is Gum Disease?
Gum disease is a very common condition where the gums become swollen, sore or infected and most people experience it at least once. It is much less common in children. As per Canadian Dental Association (CDA), 7 out of 10…

Broken or Cracked Tooth
Any trauma to the mouth that causes bleeding and lacerations to the gums, tooth fracture and/or dislodging of teeth, may require immediate attention. If you take longer to see your dentist, it will reduce the chance of revival of the…
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