Not only will a healthy smile, fresh breath, and strong teeth contribute to your child's overall health, confidence, and self-esteem, but good oral health also will help him avoid gum disease, which can lead to tooth loss and a host of other serious health...
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The Easiest Way to a Healthy Mouth? A Simple 1-2-3
Daily plaque removal is good smile insurance. But a few simple pointers will help you get the most out of that daily dental to-do.
Healthy teeth and gums are good for your whole body. Keep decay and inflammation at bay with a consistent schedule. Brush...
Read moreNo comments Putting Fish Oil To The Test
Studies on fish and fish oil (omega-3) supplements regularly make news. Often the results are encouraging—but not always.
Most of these were large well-designed clinical trials, which are few and far between in the world of dietary supplements.
• Heart disease: In a Dutch study of...
Read moreNo comments TMD : A Mouthful of Pain
Jaw pain is the most common kind of musculoskeletal pain after low back pain, affecting about 20 million Americans. Fittingly, it has a jaw-breaking name: temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
The jaw hinge connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the temporal bone on each side of...
Read moreNo comments Dental Tooth Rescue
Baby Teeth: These aren’t replaced. Broken ones are filed down to smooth rough edges, repaired with a composite material, or removed completely if the break is bad. Baby teeth that get bumped out of place can in most cases be shifted back.
Permanent Teeth: Act...
Read moreNo comments WARNING ABOUT TEETHING GELS FOR INFANTS
FDA Warns of Complications with Teething Gels Containing Benzocaine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received reports of methemoglobinemia, a rare but serious blood disorder that is associated with pain relievers, including teething gels, that contain benzocaine sold under the brand names Anbesol, Hurricaine,...
Read moreNo comments Now we can treat canker and cold sores with a Laser
There is No Need to Prolong the Pain….Let us Heal your Canker Sores in Seconds!
Do you recall noticing a painful open sore with a red border and a white or yellowish center developing in your mouth? Have you ever felt a tingling...
Read moreNo comments BPA From Dental Sealants, White Fillings: Is It Safe?
Sept. 7, 2010 -- Parents worried about mercury in amalgam dental fillings now have a new bugbear: BPA from dental sealants and "white" fillings.
Bisphenol A -- BPA -- is a resin used in many kinds of plastics, including some water bottles...
Read moreNo comments KIDS DENTISTS AND ADULTS DENTISTS : BABY’S HEALTHY TEETH CHECKLIST
1. Visit your dentist during pregnancy. Dental treatment is safe.
2. Wipe baby's gums twice a day, in the morning and right before bed.
3. Clean pacifier and bottle with soap and water, not spit.
4. Each family member uses his or her own toothbrush, spoon, fork...
Read moreNo comments How Acidic Foods or Beverages Affects Dental Health
When And How Often You Consume Acidic Foods Or Beverages Affects Dental Health
ScienceDaily (2008-02-10) -- Sugar isn't the only enemy of teeth. Acids found in diet and regular soda, energy drinks, juice and wine can erode tooth enamel, leading to tooth decay....