Dental Care @DCP
What Do I Need To Know About Teething?
What do I need to Know about Teething? Teething is the term used for when a child’s first new teeth break through the gums. Children don’t necessarily experience difficulties when teething although some do experience irritability, discomfort and increased drooling. There are some home remedies that can help during this time such as giving the child…
How Do Soft Drinks Harm My Teeth?
How do soft drinks harm my teeth? Let’s be clear from a dentist’s perspective, soft drink is not good for the health of your teeth. Soft drinks are very high in sugar content, up to 10 teaspoons in a single can, and they’re also very acidic drinks. This acidity of the drink, including diet soft drinks, eats…
What Are Third Molars?
What are third molars? Third molars, are the back teeth that come through late in your teens and also known as wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth do often become impacted (grow into position incorrectly) due to a lack of space in the dental arch. Other reasons wisdom teeth become impacted are because of overlying gum or bone…
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…
Can 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,…
