Straight teeth do look good, and as a result, people often think of teeth straightening interventions as being cosmetic. While it’s certainly true that you will feel more confident with straight teeth that allow you to flash a bright smile that you know looks great, there are also health benefits to having your teeth straightened.
We are all human and we all have accidents. Therefore, we are bound to end up with an emergency regarding our teeth at one stage or another. One of the biggest mistakes that people make is ignoring or dismissing pain – pain is there to warn us. But what are the major dental emergencies and how can we deal with them?
Have you ever come across someone with a bad breath? Thinking to yourself, ‘would it be rude if I offered them a breath mint?’ Sometimes it is so bad that you may feel the need to buy them mouthwash and breath freshers as a gift. That may be a farewell gift, however. I doubt they would still want to be friends after that. Since that is not a good idea, it may be wiser to make sure that you never have bad breath, therefore that you don’t have to cause anyone else this stress. And if the problem persists, it is advisable to discuss the matter with your local Richmond dentist.
Before we get into dental cleaning, which is a procedure that is performed by specialized, qualified, dental hygienists, let’s quickly recap on preventative measures to undertake before it becomes necessary to go to a specialist for a proper dental cleaning.
You only get one set of permanent teeth and that has to last you from childhood until the end of your life. Your mother taught you this fact when she drummed the tooth brushing habit into you, but you’d like to know what else you might be able to do to keep those pearly whites healthy and strong. Read on: you might be surprised at some of the daily habits that could keep your teeth healthy for longer.
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.
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.