Mouth Sores And Spots
Mouth sores can be painful, annoying and unsightly.Some appear inside the mouth – on the gums, tongue, lips, cheeks or palate (roof of the mouth) ….
Understanding Your Insurance
Having dental coverage can make it easier to get the dental care you need. But, it’s important to understand that most dental benefit plans do not cover all dental procedures ….
Tooth Extraction: Post-Operative Instructions
Sometimes, teeth need to be removed due to decay, disease or trauma. Having a tooth “pulled†is called a tooth extraction ….
Dental Emergencies
Knowing how to handle a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving and losing your child’s tooth. Here are some tips ….
Brushing
Good oral care is part of a healthy lifestyle. It’s easy to keep your teeth and gums in good health. A simple routine of daily teeth cleaning ….
Your Child’s First Dental Visit
Baby teeth-also called primary teeth-are important in the growth and development of a child. Baby teeth can help your child chew foods and speak ….
How to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing is an important part of an oral hygiene routine, but research suggests that fewer than half of Americans do so daily ….
Dental Health and Your Diet
Your body works hard to convert the foods you eat into energy. You may not think twice about what you are eating ….
Bad Breath
Having bad breath can be an embarrassing problem – especially if you are regularly face to face with other people ….
How to Brush Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth is probably a standard part of your daily routine, but chances are you aren’t following the American Dental Association’s ….
Electric Brush vs. Manual Brushes
Preventative dentistry is about more than just visiting your dentist twice yearly for an exam and thorough cleaning ….
Fluoride and Decay Prevention
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that has been shown to help strengthen teeth in children and also prevent decay ….
Dental X-Rays
For years, dental x-rays have been used to diagnose oral health complications and detect decaying or damaged teeth ….
Digital X-Rays
Digital x-rays are a more streamlined way of taking dental radiographs. Like traditional x-rays, digital versions provide an in-depth view ….
Sealants
Dental sealants are clear coatings applied to the surfaces of a child’s molars to prevent the development of tooth decay. They work by preventing food and plaque from resting in the grooves and crevices of molars – an area especially susceptible to cavities. According to …