2015

4 Things To Know About Dentures

If you are missing all or any of your teeth, you will want to consider getting dentures. This process will work to replace your teeth and allow you to have a better quality of life at the same time. The challenges of living without your teeth include not being able to eat or speak as well. By knowing specific things about dentures, this will help prepare you in advance. The Process

3 Oral Health Benefits Of Giving Your Child Sugarless Gum

There many different ways to help keep your child's teeth free of decay. However, some measures are difficult to perform away from home. One of the easiest and most flavorful ways to help your protect your child's dental health is the use of gum.  Sugarless gum can offer multiple oral health benefits. Here are a few: Lessening of Oral Bacterial Counts The chief culprits of tooth decay are often oral bacteria. As they feed on the carbohydrates in your child's mouth, they release acid that demineralizes tooth enamel to cause decay.

How To Take Care Of Your Dental Implants

Dental implants are a great way to keep your teeth from collapsing inwards around a gap and for improving your self-confidence with a great looking, whole smile. However, you need to make sure that the implants are not damaged and last as long as possible due to the fact that they can be relatively expensive. Here are some tips for taking care of your dental implants so that your smile can continue looking great for as long as possible.

Removing Extra Infant Dentata From Various Areas Of Your Child's Body: Who Do You See?

A very rare condition causes some babies to be born with a few teeth, or teeth in the weirdest places of their bodies. These extra teeth are often the result of a genetic predisposition or extra cells that migrated while the fetus was in utero. While the condition is not life-threatening, it can make parents uncomfortable when they present their baby to friends and family and have to explain why a growth with a tooth is emerging from a shoulder or why the baby has teeth already.

3 Ways To Protect Your Child's Oral Health When Away From Home

Ensuring that you child maintains good oral health can seem like a daunting task. After all, even if you can oversee your youngster's brushing and flossing routine at home, you may still feel that you don't have many options to support his or her dental health when you are away from the house.  Plaque begins to form each time your child eats or drinks, so supportive measures can be important if cavities are to be avoided.