2015

Adults And Dental Sealants: 3 Reasons Why You Should Request Dental Sealants At Your Next Dental Appointment

Usually given to children between the ages of 6 to 14, dental sealants have proven quite effective when it comes to preventing cavities in permanent teeth. However, children aren't the only ones who can benefit from this preventative procedure. Adults who get dental sealants also are less prone to cavities. For this reason, many adults have started to get dental sealants as part of their normal, preventative routine. Since they are good for up to 10 years, sealants offer maximum protection over a long period of time.

Whistling Through The Gap: How Dentists Can Close The Gap In Your Teeth And Correct A Speech Impediment At The Same Time

Speech impediments often have a root cause in the way the human mouth was formed, or how the teeth grew in. In the case of a space between the front teeth, you probably developed a habit of placing the tip of your tongue through the gap when you said certain consonant sounds, such as s, f, and t. If you did not get your speech impediment fixed when you were a kid, and you would like both the impediment and the gap in your teeth to go away, your dentist can help.

Tips On Desensitizing Your Teeth

As a child, you ate and drank whatever you wanted with no problems. You savored freezing ice-cream in the summer and steaming cocoa in the winter without ever experiencing a moment's pain. But since you've gotten older, you may have started to suffer from shooting spasms in some of your teeth when they were exposed to anything very hot or cold. Even chilly air can cause you discomfort. While this problem is very common, it is not untreatable.

Dental Implant Brushing And Flossing Technique Tips For Single-Tooth Implants

Dental implants require as much care as natural teeth. Implants that aren't properly cared for can become scratched or damaged, and scratched dental implants can harbor bacteria. People who have dental implants must buy special cleaning tools and use specific techniques to care for their dental implants. This step-by-step tutorial will help people who have single-tooth implants care for their implant. Step-By-Step Brushing Technique Use a dental implant brush for this procedure.

2-Step Home Remedy For Removing Tartar From Your Teeth

After having your teeth cleaned professionally, you may wonder if there is anything you can do at home to keep the tartar from building back up on your teeth before your next cleaning. Below is a two-step home remedy you can use that will keep the buildup at bay. Step 1:  Use A Baking Soda And Strawberry Treatment The strawberries in this treatment offer a double benefit. First, the pulp helps dissolve tartar.