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Having cavities in your teeth is a wholly tiresome ordeal. It is painful enough and having to make multiple trips to the dentist to have the thing fixed puts a cherry on top of the whole deal. However, as it is with any sort of ailment, the sooner a cavity or 'bad tooth' is caught, the easier it is to handle, treat and endure. So if you suspect that one or more of your teeth are going bad due to any reason but are unsure, here are three tell-tale signs to look out for:

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As you get older, life becomes hard and one becomes more prone to diseases. There could be many health conditions that can arise by time such as dental problems. These issues are faced by almost everyone in the old age. There is nothing scary, however, in this phase of life, you will need to put extra efforts to maintain your charming smile. If you have recently added workout or dietary changes in your schedule, why not add dental care to your priority list? A visit to a dental clinic is…

Should I Use Mouthwash Every Day?



Most people know they should brush their teeth at least two times a day. Its also known that flossing controls plaque and tartar buildup in between teeth where your toothbrush can not reach. But using mouthwash is more commonly known to be used right before going out on dates or to easily help with bad breath.



However, mouthwash is more than just a tool to eliminate foul breath. It can also help reduce cavities. Everyone wants to have…

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Root canals are one of the most common procedures performed in dentist offices, however they are one of the most preventable dental conditions with regular checkups. Still there are many reasons that a person might need this procedure. The following are some of the most common causes of a root canal. If you have experienced, or are experiencing any of these symptoms, you may need to contact a dental professional.

Genetics 

We inherit our teeth from our parents. Some people have…

You only get one set of adult teeth in your lifetime. Do you feel like you are "stuck" with the set that you have? There are many adults to feel that they could benefit from whiter, straighter teeth or even just MORE teeth. When it comes to finding a new job, meeting new people, or just going about your day, whether or not you have a smile to show off can make the difference between a good day and a bad one. More than half of adults would say that if they just had another set of teeth, that…

While it is possible to keep them healthy for life, odds are your teeth will require treatment at some point. In fact, most us of experience our first oral health issues while we are still in grade school. We are speaking, of course, about tooth decay. Often caused by excessive sugar intake, tooth decay can lead to a hole in a tooth called a cavity. And as we all know, cavities must be filled to prevent further damage to teeth.

In the past, amalgam fillings made of metals such as…

Lots of people avoid visiting a dentist fearing that they might have to undergo a painful dental treatment. Due to ignorance, many people are unaware of the fact that dental science has made a tremendous progress in the last few years and now, most of the dental treatment procedures are simple, quick and painless. Another point that has to be understood is that even if a certain dental treatment involves some pain, it is still necessary to get it done because ignoring it might have severe…

Bad breath or halitosis, periodontal disease and gingivitis and general dental decay are all caused by anaerobic bacteria that live in between the teeth and around the gums in our mouths. This type of bacteria does not need oxygen to survive and is pathological in nature. In fact, bad breath is most likely a strong indicator of anaerobic bacteria present, but can also suggest other health issue that needs treatment.

Generally speaking, bad breath is most often caused by the odor given…

In addition to death and taxes, another universal truth that applies to all of us is that our bodies wear out as we age: bones become more brittle, muscles flabbier, and hair harder to come by. But the structures that often endure the most abuse and wear out sooner than any other are our teeth. According to a recent report from the Centers for Diseases Control & Prevention (CDC), a quarter of American adults age 60 years and older are entirely edentulous, or toothless.

Although…

When asked to rate the most attractive physical feature, both men and women consistently agree that the smile outranks the eyes, hair, and even the body! A nice smile has an immediate, often subconscious impact on everyone you meet. It can convey more about you in an instant than your words ever could. Are you a nice, warm, approachable person, or maybe a bit standoffish? Yes, a genuine smile is arguably the most powerful expression in human history. But sometimes things get in the way of…

Teeth that are crooked or ones that do not correctly fit together are more challenging when it comes to cleaning. They are also vulnerable to tooth decay as well as other types of periodontal diseases. Such teeth cause extra stress on your chewing muscles leading to periodic headaches, shoulder, neck and back pains, and even the TMJ syndrome. Crooked teeth impact negatively on your physical appearance, and they dent personal confidence and self esteem.

Orthodontics is a branch of…

Teeth are important for us in many ways and to ensure that they serve us better, we should try to take care of them in very possible way. However, this is easier said than done. It will be hard to find someone in this world, who has never faced any kind of oral issues ever in his life. In our lifetime, we have to visit a dentist several times in our life due to oral issue or the other. In this article, we will provide you some useful…

Dental Health is important.

Although, most of us enjoy a healthy oral condition that's because we have been taught by parents and school teachers that we should keep our teeth clean. The School might have arranged dental health seminars and taught how to brush, what to do with your teeth, and how to keep them healthy.

That's how we are going to teach our generation. It's a…

Lung cancer is the first thing that comes to mind for most people when they think of the adverse effects of tobacco on the human body. However, all of the common ways that people use tobacco begin with the mouth, and the damage tobacco does to oral health can range from subtle to severe. Cigars, cigarettes, pipes, snuff, dip and chewing tobacco can all contribute to oral disfigurement, damage, and disease. Family dentists can be instrumental in the education of children and youth in the…

How to Soothe Wisdom Teeth Pain

Wisdom teeth are your third set of molars. They emerge in your late teens or your early twenties. When they come in, though, it often hurts, just like it did when you got your first set of teeth as a baby. You may even have headaches, your gums might swell, or have pain in nearby teeth.

Unless your dentist decides that your wisdom teeth need to be extracted, you'll need…

Working to get a set of perfectly straight teeth? Improving dental health is like committing to a strict beauty regimen. Aside from maintaining dental hygiene, your dentist may offer you some dental solutions that can help you achieve straight teeth and a beautiful smile.

When it comes to addressing crooked or overcrowded teeth, most dentists recommend braces. Dental technology has quite improved in providing better solutions. People can now choose from metal to modern invisible…

There is a huge emphasis placed on dental care for the simple reason that a toothache cannot be tolerated beyond a certain level. Moreover the mouth is connected to various ailments that might occur in your body. This makes it extremely important to have regular check-ups and undertake a proper hygiene when it comes to dental care. Every member of the family needs to have a proper plan and a dedicated dental expert, specialized in handling the family's dental needs. Whether it is the…

Experts recommend that children visit an orthodontist by their seventh birthday. While most patients probably won't require orthodontic treatment this early, by creating a relationship with an orthodontist, he or she can monitor your child and determine the right time to begin treatment to ensure the best results.

While orthodontic treatment can be performed at any age, we can see better outcomes at earlier ages. This is because the jaw is still growing, so it responds well to tooth…