Preventing Painful Cavities

Now that summer is almost over and the leaves are starting to turn and fall off of the trees, it is time to start the countdown to fall. It is also time to consider how fall weather has an impact on your oral health. Here are three things you need to know and/or do this fall in relation to your dental health. 1. Colder Weather May Help Point Out Oral Health Issues

Cavities are one of the most common dental issues that people face. If you have recently started getting a lot of shooting pain in your mouth when you chew or bite down on anything, then you probably have a cavity. But what is a cavity? A cavity is a hole in your tooth that is caused by poor dental hygiene. Once there is a hole in your tooth, it exposes your dental root, which can make it painful for you to chew or bite down.

If your child is going to need orthodontic braces, and you've opted for Invisalign braces, summer is the perfect time to start begin treatment. While most kids would balk at the idea of spending the summer getting used to bulky metal braces, Invisalign braces aren't like that. In fact, Invisalign aren't braces at all. They're custom made from dental plastic, and they're designed to fit right over the top of your child's teeth.

Are you looking for a new dentist? Have you recently moved to a new town or city? If so, you are probably having mixed feelings about your move. On one hand, you are probably excited about having new experiences. On the other hand, it might be a bit of a pain-in-the-neck to get yourself established in your new area, including finding a new doctor and a new dentist for your family to use.

From stains and cavities to impacted wisdom teeth and gum disease, the various issues that can affect the look and health of your smile are overwhelming. While most of these issues are easy to diagnose, other dental disorders can be a bit more challenging to understand. Gingival fibromatosis is a rare hereditary condition that affects 1 in every 750,000 people. Also known as HGF, the disorder affects the gum tissue mainly, causing the gums to grow excessively over time, eventually covering the teeth.

If you've just discovered that you need a dental crown, you may not even be aware that there are different types of crowns available to you. Be sure to know the major differences between them so that you can make the best decision about what goes in your mouth. Ceramic It is ideal to get a ceramic crown when the tooth that needs it is a front tooth. The reason is that the material will seamlessly blend in with the tooth, and it will be hard for others to notice on this incredibly visible tooth.

Many people have some fears about seeing certain medical professionals. If you have these types of feelings when it comes to dental work, you may be nervous about an upcoming appointment. You don't need to be nervous because your dentist wants to help you and will work hard to take care of all of your needs. Keep reading to learn some tips that can help you ease your fears about an upcoming dental appointment.

If you're an adult concerned about your dental care, you might try several things to protect your teeth, including using an electric water flosser. But there's one more thing you can do to improve and protect your teeth from decay. You can eliminate the snacks in your diet that contain hidden sugar. Here's how the sugar from your healthy snacks affects your teeth and what you can replace your snacks with instead.