The concept that prevention is better than cure is not a new one, and it’s certainly not entirely new in dentistry. However, with increasing awareness of the serious threat oral health problems can pose to our general health, the focus has shifted even more in that direction.
Have you ever felt anxiety before a dentist appointment? I think you will be a part of a select few if you have haven’t. Many people are scared of the dentist. The thought of the dentist chair, the bright light shining in your eyes, the mask that the dentist wears and the dreaded sound of the drill all makes a dentist appointment somewhat uninviting.
When it comes to first impressions, your smile can make a big one and if you have self consciousness regarding your teeth, veneers are can be the solution to your problems. Made of either porcelain or composite, they are a shell that fits over your existing teeth to improve their appearance. Veneers can improve issues ranging from discoloration to gaps between the teeth.
Baby is on the way and there’s so much to do, organize and plan. But don’t forget to include oral health right near the top of your priorities. It is one of the most important things you can do for you and your baby.
Do you catch yourself wishing you had a perfect smile? Do you want to keep a healthy mouth and a healthy body? Do you want to live a longer, healthier life? If yes was your answer to any of those questions, you will want to make regular visits to the dentist’s office for regular hygiene and check-up appointments. So many people exercise, eat and drink the right things, live an active lifestyle, just so they can look their best and stay healthy in the process. However, we often overlook one aspect of healthy living: oral hygiene. We use our mouths on an everyday basis. We use them to eat, drink, speak, smile, and more. For whatever reason, our mouths are not often given the attention they need.
You already brush your teeth twice a day. Your dentist has recommended professional teeth cleaning and you’re wondering what it’s got that you aren’t already doing. The first thing to know is that no matter how well you clean your teeth at home, that professional cleaning will achieve what your regular routine can’t – and it will supercharge the results you get when you combine the two.
Teeth can be lost in various ways, through genetics or periodontal disease, or by injury. Whatever the cause, the effects can be felt for a long time, both in aesthetics and in the impact this can have on your oral and general health.
There’s a lot more to smile makeovers than simply taking the grey out of your smile, and replacing it with dazzling whiteness in an attempt to provide confidence and charm. It’s true that tooth whitening is one of the most popular forms of cosmetic dentistry, but a trained cosmetic dentist can definitely take your new look (and smile) far further than that.
Oral care is important at any age, but certain factors make it both more important, and more difficult, to implement as we age and enter our senior years. Yet the need for it is about far more than just maintaining a beautiful smile. If your dental health isn’t good, it can increase your chances of heart disease and diabetes, and impact on your general health.
Seeking dental advice is vital if you pick up any signs of gum problems. The quicker you receive treatment, the more chance you have to save your teeth and gums and avoid major damage to the bones supporting your teeth. It will also possibly keep you from endangering your general health, and even your life.