When you visit the dentist, they typically clean your teeth, check them over, and ask you if you have any complaints or concerns. If your teeth have not been bothering you, you may be tempted to say, "No, nothing is the matter." However, there are some conditions and factors you should bring up to your dentist at this point, which you would not expect. 1. Any new medications you are taking.
17 May 2019
When you have a cavity, that cavity is going to need to be removed. Your dentist is going to numb your tooth and then remove the decay in your tooth. After they remove the decay from your tooth, they have to fill in the area where they removed the decay. When it comes to filling in the space in your mouth, you have a few different choices regarding the type of filler that is used to fill in that space.
21 April 2019
When you think about a cabin crew member, you think of a helpful, smiling person. The truth is, your smile is important when you work in a customer service and detail oriented position. If you plan to become a flight attendant, you should get your smile as straight and as white as possible. The person who can help you do this is the dentist. Here are a few things to do for your smile before you start to apply to flight attendant positions.
14 March 2019
If your child has just received a dental retainer after a period of wearing braces or perhaps even as an alternative to braces, the orthodontist will likely caution him or her about keeping this device inside of the mouth as much as possible. Some children can have a tendency to remove their retainers a lot, which can often lead to them getting broken — which not only represents an expense, but also slows down the orthodontic process while another retainer is made.
20 February 2019
Dental fears can be difficult to overcome on your own. Thus, you may not schedule the dental services that you need to maintain your oral health. Nevertheless, your dentist may be able to help you remain calm and comfortable during your dental appointments. Here are a few things that they may suggest. Breathe Deeply Your dentist may ask you to take slow, deep breaths to help alleviate your anxiety. Many people tend to inhale and hold their breath when they are nervous.
22 January 2019
Although some people visit their dentist for an annual checkup, they might skip twice-yearly dental cleanings because they feel they are unimportant. There are several reasons dental cleanings are important to the overall health of your teeth and should not be avoided. Reduce Staining Even with a good oral care routine, it can be difficult to prevent or remove stains on your teeth. Most stains are caused by food, beverages, or smoking, and once these stains occur, they often require special products for removal, because the stains become embedded in deeper layers of the teeth.
21 December 2018
If you have been wearing braces, you may be really looking forward to the day that they come off. While your teeth may be free of the braces, that doesn't mean that they are completely free from future correction. In fact, there is some serious aftercare that you'll have to keep up with, if you're going to keep those straight teeth looking their best even after the braces come off. Here are some tips for the post-brace-removal period:
19 November 2018
If your child eats too much candy on a regular basis, this can damage their teeth. This problem can also be much worse around Halloween, especially if your child gets a lot of candy. The most obvious problem that results from this is dental cavities. Below is the reason candy causes cavities, how the dentist will treat the cavities, and what your child can do in the future to prevent this problem from coming back again.
22 October 2018
If your teeth are structurally and visually imperfect, smiling may be a difficult thing to do. You shouldn't worry, though, because you can always have veneers put in by your cosmetic dentist. Veneers come with the following benefits that you shouldn't overlook. Better-Looking Teeth The primary benefit of getting veneers is their ability to drastically improve the look of your teeth. The set of veneers you receive will be crafted by an experienced cosmetic dentist, who will ensure each tooth looks authentic and has the right shape.
27 September 2018
If you have just started working with an orthodontist to have braces placed on your teeth, then you may notice the professional placing some additional rubber bands in your mouth. There are a few types of bands you may see, so keep reading to learn a little bit about them. Ligature Elastics The term elastic is often used when describing the rubber bands used by orthodontists, and the smallest bands that are placed around each of the metal brackets are secured to help keep the archwire in place.
4 September 2018
