Preventative care is critical to overall health. You can visit the doctor annually for physicals and bloodwork, but if you don’t visit the dentist regularly, you’re missing out on an essential component of health care. Many people do not visit the dentist until they have a dental problem as a result of poor dental care.…
Do Teeth Whitening Strips Work?
You’ve seen the television advertisements and the social media posts. Teeth-whitening strips are the newest celebrity trend, but do they actually work? It’s all in the details, such as how you apply whitening strips and the appearance of your natural teeth. This course will educate you on the basics of teeth whitening, allowing you to…
Why is Your Tooth Sensitive to Cold?
Anyone who has ever had a sensitive tooth understands how excruciatingly painful it can be. Those in your immediate vicinity may regard you as a whiner. However, you will be unable to ignore the ensuing tooth pain and cold sensitivity for an extended period of time. It’s possible that certain foods, such as ice cream,…
What Happens When You Don’t Brush Your Teeth?
A lot of people think that skipping a tooth brushing now and then won’t hurt them. This might not be true. If you forget to push your teeth a few times a week, you shouldn’t have any major dental problems. It’s best not to make it a habit. You should brush and floss your…
Gingivitis vs Periodontitis
From the very beginning, humans knew it was important to brush their teeth. It is believed that the Ancient Egyptians used a chewstick to clean their teeth before toothbrushes. It was made from wood that was pointed on one side, and then splintered on the other (floss). The Tang Dynasty (619-907 A.D.) saw the beginning…
How to Take Care of Dentures
Either you got partial or full removable dentures, taking good care of them is important to keep them looking their best and free from stains. You want to keep your dentures in good shape as long as possible. Learning how to take care of dentures is of utmost importance and will determine how long…