Dental Care @DCP
Why Should I Get Porcelain Crowns?
Why should I get porcelain crowns? Crowns return teeth back to their original function while creating a natural-looking appearance. Porcelain crowns are used when teeth have been damaged by a traumatic event, where there is severe erosion of the enamel or where decay has destroyed a lot of the original tooth. They are also an option…
What Are The Dental Causes of Headache?
Can problems with my teeth cause headaches? Headaches can be caused by problems with the teeth or jaw. Mouth abscesses, infection developing after having a tooth extracted and problems in the jaw can be the dental causes of headache, or even migraine. When the pulp (the interior of the tooth) becomes infected, the pain can…
Can Dieting Affect My Oral Health?
Can Dieting affect my Teeth? Diets can have a major impact on your teeth and general oral health. A low-fat diet can cause problems with the absorption of vitamins such as A, D, E and K since these ones need fat to make them soluble, which means that the body can absorb these vitamins. Vitamin…
Can A Tooth Repair Itself?
Can a tooth repair itself? A tooth can repair itself to a degree using the minerals provided by saliva and fluoride. If the process of decay progresses over time, the enamel is weakened and a cavity forms. If the enamel is weakened too far, situation tooth repair will have to be performed by a dentist with a…
How Do I Prevent Receding Gums?
How do I prevent receding gums? Receding gums can mostly be prevented by treating the early signs of gum disease. Sore gums and bleeding gums are the first signs of gum disease, and much of the treatment can begin at your home at this stage. Receding gums do not grow back. At best lost tissue can…
