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Every time you go to the dentist you probably hear the same question: have you been flossing? If your answer is that you don't or that you only do sometimes then your dentist will stress the importance of regularly flossing your teeth. Your dentist will also probably give you complimentary floss. Still, though, many people don't floss their teeth at all, or they don't floss regularly. You probably know you should be flossing, but…

I dedicate this article to those who have been traumatized by dentists and still struggle withdental issues.

The problem is deeper than your broken, painful teeth. It is about how your previous dentists treated you and how they hurt your feelings.

Many people struggle with dental anxiety and stay away from dental procedures at all costs.

I also struggled with my teeth and got cheated and treated badly by dentists…

Cosmetic dental implants replace damaged, broken and badly decayed teeth. They are not always necessary and that is why they are a cosmetic treatment. However, missing, broken or decayed pearly whites can greatly affect your appearance and equally your self-esteem and how people perceive you. Missing pearly whites also makes your jaws and cheeks collapse making your face look hollow and much older than your actual age. They are a great way to improve your appearance, make your face look…

Millions of people wear dentures. Many of these people say that they are happy they got new, good-looking teeth.

But what about those people who cannot accept their new reality? They used to have natural teeth, probably for many years, but during that time many dental problems appeared so in time their teeth deteriorated more than they expected.

Teeth are fully integrated to our bodies; they are part of ourselves. They…

No matter if you've visited the dentist a thousand (though we certainly hope not!) times or only a handful, there are certain things you need to remember when visiting a dentist. Though these may not be directly connected with your mouth, these things are the characteristics that set a good dentist apart from the rest. These things can make or break a deal with a client and can help put him at ease as well. Here's a list of the four things that every good dentist does that can help a client…

Have you ever had the phobia of visiting a dentist, whether during your youthful years or even up to the time you were older? Perhaps, you still have that fear. If so, you would be glad to know that modern dentists are committed to eliminating such irrational fear in dental patients. This is particularly so for dental practitioners dealing with young children.

Ingraining in your child the habit of having regular dental visits from an early age is something that will set him/ her up…

Cosmetic dentists are specially trained to fix your smile. He or she is focused more on the appearance of your teeth and the enhancement of your smile than retaining function or curing an oral disease. The practice is part science and part art, and the result is mostly about aesthetics and restoring your self-confidence.

What To Expect During Your Visit

A good cosmetic dentist will ask you to describe in full detail what you like and do not like about your smile. If you have…

One of the most common reasons people get toothaches is because they eat or drink things that cause discomfort or pain. Hot and cold beverages are known triggers, as are hard snacks like peanuts. But what most patients do not know is why these edibles cause pain. More often than not, the explanation their family dentist provides leaves them scratching their collective heads about tooth sensitivity.

What Is It?

As hard as they may be, your teeth have nerves that are extremely…

Dentophobia may be a fairly uncommon word, but the condition it describes is not. Millions of American adults freely admit that they're afraid to go to the dentist. This fear may range from mild jitters to outright terror at the thought of sitting down in a dentist's chair. According to a recent survey, about one in four people experience apprehension as their appointment draws near. It is no wonder dental professionals have unusually high cancelation rates.

The Dangers

This…

Straight teeth are not only desirable for good looks - the benefits extend far beyond vanity. Whole-body health is improved when you correct a severely misaligned bite. The following are additional reasons to invest in straight teeth and revitalize your overall wellness.

Efficient Digestion

Teeth play a crucial role in the first step of the digestive process. When the mouth suffers from extreme misalignment, it can take significant additional energy to properly…

When considering dentistry for children, there's much more at stake than just the child's dental health. Dentists, parents and all other interested parties must also consider the attitude ingrained in children concerning dental health care. The reason is that such an attitude will have a crucial impact on the compliance of such a child to dental care later in life.

You shouldn't be worried that you might not have any control on the type of attitude your child develops concerning…

With the back-to-school rush upon us, many of our patients are preparing for preseason sports practices and an exciting fall sports season. While many students in our community are focusing on grabbing the latest trends in sportswear and equipment, I have been fielding a lot of questions from parents (OK, and the occasional conscientious student) about mouthguards. As I frequently tell parents, because all the research points to…

Who wouldn't love to have teeth that shine like pearls and brighten our smiles? Unfortunately, for most of us, our teeth often end up bearing the brunt of our fast paced lifestyle. This involves staining due to the constant consumption of tea, coffee or cigarettes.

Even if your teeth aren't stained as a result of the above, they don't really stay as white as we'd like them to be. This could be because of hereditary reasons, aging, poor dental hygiene, antibiotics, climactic…

Temporomandibular joint syndrome is a pain that occurs in the jaw. This problem can travel through the entire joint which goes right up to the ear. Not only can it cause a lot of discomfort in the face but it could also spread to the neck and the ear.

Common Signs of TMJ Syndrome

Severe pain or discomfort in your jaw is the most common sign of TJM syndrome. Some of the common signs that you should…

Periodontal Disease is caused by Bacterial Infection

Family dentists diagnose and treat periodontal disease to help you avoid losing teeth from a serious infection that spreads through soft tissues inside the mouth. Periodontal disease rarely occurs when you visit a dental professional on a regular basis to have plaque removed from teeth along with having cavities filled. Plaque is a hard substance that collects toward…

We are living in a hectic and busy life, and hence we all tend to fell prey to various bad habits. Most of the time we fail to find the harm behind these habits. Most of the time, these habits initially appear less harmful to our health but when we look at these bad habits on a long term perspective, we might feel alarmed about the potential threats these bad habits can have on our health. By the time we realize it, we might be too late to reverse the damage created on our body and…

Definition

Dental Specialty means a dentist attaining a specialty in a particular field of dentistry. The specialist requires training in an advance graduate program. Once training is complete, the dentist is granted a certificate of specialty.

Dental specialties are recognized in order to protect the people and improve the quality of care. There are nine official dental specialties identified by the American Dental Association (ADA). They are currently the main specialties…