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Suffer From Dental Anxiety? Scientists Find Genetic Link to Dentist Fear
If You Suffer From Dental Anxiety, It May Be Genetic Are you terrified of going to the dentist? Maybe it’s time to cut yourself some slack. New research has indicated that dentist-related anxiety could actually have a genetic cause. If the thought of the dentist gets...
Does Flossing Really Work? Learn Why That Study You Heard About is Way Off
At a Loss About Flossing? Here Are the Facts For decades, flossing has been an essential part of good dental care and oral hygiene as recommended by dentists. Many people may struggle with incorporating it into their daily routine, but it was almost universally...
What You Should Expect with Partial Dentures
Getting Partial Dentures? Here's What You Need to Know: Dentures, full or partial, can generate apprehension on the part of the patient. However if it's what your doctor recommended, it's probably the best option for you. Recipients who are new to the world of...
How to Choose a Dental Surgeon: 5 Questions You Must Ask
There are a host of questions you should ask when choosing a dental surgeon, but some are more vital than others. Choosing a competent dental surgeon is a critical task, since oral surgery may affect your overall quality of life, not only your smile and teeth. You may...
Understanding Enamel: How to Make Our Teeth Stronger
Enamel, the substance that covers the outside of our teeth, is the hardest material in our bodies. Made of mostly of minerals, this translucent coating protects our teeth and gives them the strength to crush, chew and tear the many different foods we eat. Our enamel...
How to Calm Kids at The Dentist Office: Cartoons
Children and Fear of The Dentist Let’s be honest: no one likes going to the dentist. Many full-grown adults still harbor a great deal of stress and anxiety over the whole ordeal of an hour or two in the dentist’s chair, and it’s only worse for children, who don’t have...
Sensitive Teeth Pain: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
If you have ever taken a bite out of an ice cream or sipped from a hot mug of tea and felt a sharp, deep ache erupt immediately in one or more of your teeth, you're already all too familiar with the pain of having sensitive teeth. Fortunately, there's no need to...
Dental Stats & Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
Mind-blowing Dental Stats & Facts While it seems fairly every-day and mundane, the world of dentistry is actually an exciting one filled with facts and stats that just may blow your mind. This article assembles some of the most surprising dental statistics...
Alternatives to Braces for Adults
Teeth Straightening Options One of the things we all learning on the way to becoming an adult is the importance of a first impression. And the appearance of our teeth goes a long way in that regard. An even, healthy-looking set of pearly whites helps us project a...
Do “Water Flossing” Tools Like Waterpik Really Work?
How To Use a Waterpik for Flossing Many people avoid flossing because they find it uncomfortable; after all, floss can be hard on sensitive gums and gripping a piece of floss in one's fingers and then pushing it far enough back to reach in between one's molars can...
What Really Happens If You Skip Brushing At Bedtime?
Not Brushing Your Teeth Before Bed? Do you brush your teeth before you go to bed? Always? Without fail? If you can answer an unequivocal “yes,” you’re in the majority -- but just barely. According to a recent poll in Britain, 45% of adults admitted to sometimes...
When Sugar-Free Doesn’t Mean Good for Your Teeth
As much as we all enjoy junk food and sugary beverages, most people try to stay away from them, conscious of the negative consequences too much of them can have our teeth, waistlines and general health. But sadly, the “healthier” alternatives are rarely as good for us...
How Long Should You Brush Your Teeth?
Brushing Your Teeth There are a lot of myths surrounding how to brush one's teeth, but fortunately, dentists have reached a general consensus regarding the length of time tooth brushing should last: Two full minutes. This duration of time is for brushing alone;...
How Many Teeth Do Humans Have?
How many teeth a human has depends on his or her age; children have fewer teeth than adults, just 20 compared to a full-grown adult who has 32 teeth. There are also several types of teeth that will be found in a person’s mouth. Each type of tooth plays a role in...
Wisdom Teeth Surgery Questions Answered
Here's Our Answers to a Number of Common Wisdom Teeth Questions Though not everyone will need wisdom teeth surgery, extraction is often recommended to prevent future issues. It is best to have wisdom teeth surgery performed before the teeth have erupted (while you are...
What Causes Dry Mouth?
Symptopms of Clinicaly Diagnosed Dry Mouth And Throat Dry mouth, known medically as “xerostomia”, is a condition wherein a person consistently does not have enough saliva to keep his or her mouth and throat moist. Though few people realise it, dry mouth is more...
How to Manage Wisdom Tooth Pain
Managing Wisdom Tooth Pain Prior to having your wisdom teeth removed, you can manage the pain by: Using a mouth rinse: You can make a simple and effective mouth rinse at home by mixing a cup of warm water with a teaspoon of salt, then stirring. Swish the rinse in your...
How To Brush Your Teeth With Braces Infographic
Brushing Your Teeth With Braces Braces don't just look awkward—they often feel awkward, too: Though they are sometimes necessary to ensure an aligned bite and beautiful smile, they can make routine tooth care difficult, particularly for young children. Taking extra...
Does A Root Canal Hurt?
Is Root Canal Procedure Painful? The root canal procedure itself is usually painless as your dentist will completely numb the tooth being treated before he or she begins the root canal. Many people erroneously associate root canal treatment with extreme pain as it...
Does Novocaine Have Any Side Effects?
Novocaine Side Effects “Novocaine” (or novocain) the numbing medication which is used by most dentists to eliminate pain during dental procedures, consists of procaine hydrochloride, a local anesthetic. Does Novocaine Have Any Side Effects? This anesthetic is...