Dental Care @DCP
Is Teeth Grinding Bad?
How to tell if you are damaging yourself with teeth grinding? Teeth grinding is also called bruxism. If you experience of these complaints, you might be grinding your teeth- a rhythmic contraction of the jaw muscles, make a grinding sound at night, have tight or painful jaw muscles, you temporomandibular joint clicks, you suffer from…
What Are Mouth Sores?
What are mouth sores? Mouth sores are wounds or areas of soreness in your mouth. Sores in the mouth can be caused by viral, fungal or bacterial infections, an ill-fitting denture, loose orthodontic wire or a sharp edge from a filling or broken tooth. Here are some common mouth sores and other infections to look…
What Do I Need To Know About Fluoride?
What do I need to know about Fluoride? Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that can be found in all sources of water, including the ocean. Extensive international research has discovered that fluoride repairs the teeth during the early stages of tooth decay so that the decay is unable to either form or progress. Fluoride…
Can I Have Teeth Whitening When I Have Sensitive Teeth?
Can I have white teeth when I have sensitive teeth? There are a lot of great options for whitening your teeth but if you suffer from sensitive teeth, then sometimes these procedures can make your teeth and gums extremely sore. After using a whitening treatment, there are options to reduce the increased teeth sensitivity the…
What is a Root Canal?
What step to follow so that you never find out what is a root canal? The term root canal describes the process of cleaning the canals that comprise the tooth’s root. A root canal treatment is a procedure that enables the patient to keep a tooth that otherwise would have to be taken out. This…
