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What Foods Are Good For My Teeth?
What foods are good for my teeth? One of the best types of food to eat for the health of your teeth is cheese, and in particular, Cheddar, Mozzarella or Swiss. Cheese stimulates saliva production, which protects the teeth from acids. Cheese disrupts the process that leads to the creation of cavities. Cheese also raises the PH…
Read MoreCan a Tongue Piercing Cause Dental Problems?
Can my tongue piercing cause dental problems? Body piercing has become an increasingly popular form of body adornment. In the world of piercing they say if you can hold a fold of skin between finger and thumb, you can pierce it. The tongue can be held this way and although not the most popular form,…
Read MoreWhat Do I Do If I Break A Tooth?
What do I do if I break a tooth? A broken tooth can seem catastrophic if it happens to you, but there are steps you can take that might enable a dentist to fix the fracture or even rectify the loss. If you do break one of your teeth due to an accident, then to increase…
Read MoreHow Often Should I See A Dentist?
How often should I see the dentist? Seeing a dentist on a regular basis is vital to keep teeth in optimal working order and for general good health. The traditional rule of thumb has been to visit the dentist every six months. This is by no means a bad idea but the risk of problems developing…
Read MoreHow Do My Teeth Get Tooth Decay?
How do my teeth get tooth decay? Cavities don’t just magically appear, they occur over time in a multi-step process that can be avoided with proper oral hygiene. Tooth decay begins with damage to the enamel of your teeth Decay start when bacteria in your mouth begins to damage the hard outer surface of your teeth;…
Read MoreAt What Age is a Person Too Old to Have Their Teeth Straightened?
When is a person too old to have Orthodontics? For getting your teeth straightened with orthodontics, or newer teeth straightening systems like Invisalign, age is not the main factor. What is most important is how healthy your teeth, gums and the supporting bone is in your mouth. In some cases, even where a person has had…
Read MoreWhat Snacks Can I Eat That Won’t Cause Tooth Decay?
What snacks can I eat that won’t cause tooth decay? Research has shown that cheese, particularly Cheddar, Swiss and Mozzarella, when you eat them, produce saliva which protects your teeth from the acids that cause decay. This means that when you eat cheese between meals, as a snack, you’re actually interrupting any cavity making activities…
Read MoreWhy Is It Important To Floss My Teeth?
Why is it important to floss my teeth? Dental Floss is what is called an interdental cleaner. That means it is specifically designed to clean the tight spaces between your teeth and in those gaps at the base of your teeth tight up to your gums. Your toothbrush is too big to reach into these tricky…
Read MoreCan I Have a Problem With My Teeth Even If I Don’t Have Pain?
Can I have a problem with my teeth even if I don’t have any pain? Yes. Mostly dental decay and cavities won’t start to hurt until they are very large and in urgent need of attention by your dentist. Even gum disease may not hurt at all, yet can be causing serious damage. In fact, you may…
Read MoreCould My Osteoporosis Medication Interfere With Dental Treatments?
Could my Osteoporosis medication interfere with dental treatments? Some Osteoporosis medications containing anti-resorptive agents, such as bisphosphonate, which are used for patients in the prevention of bone fractures, have been reportedly associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw. This is a non-healing condition which can lead to severe loss and damage to the jaw bone. Please note that…
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