Oral Health
Oral Health offers guidance on brushing, flossing, and preventing dental issues to help maintain healthy teeth and gums for a brighter smile.
10 Ways to Remineralize Your Teeth and Stop Demineralization
Brushing with fluoride toothpaste, cutting back on sugary foods, and ensuring adequate intake of calcium and vitamins are a few ways to slow down mineral loss from tooth enamel. (img by NOBS) Minerals like calcium and phosphate form the bulk of tooth enamel, as well as dentin and bone. They play a key role in guarding against decay and cavities. As we get older, mineral content in our teeth can…
Deep Bite: More Than a Cosmetic Issue
A deep bite is a frequently seen dental issue involving the alignment of your upper and lower front teeth. If your top front teeth extend too far down over your lower front teeth when you close your jaw, that’s considered a malocclusion. It’s normal for a few millimeters of the lower front teeth to be visible, but when the top teeth overlap the bottoms by more than about 4 mm,…
Itchy Gums
Overview Itchy gums can indicate a range of underlying issues. These may include periodontal problems, allergic reactions, hormonal fluctuations, and other causes. Identifying the root cause of your gum itch will help you choose the appropriate treatment and relieve the irritation. Oral health involves more than just caring for your teeth. Your gums — the fragile tissue that shields your teeth, roots, and nerves — are sensitive and require attention…
What Causes Small Teeth?
What is microdontia? Just like nearly everything about the human body, teeth can come in a range of sizes. You might have larger-than-average teeth, a condition known as macrodontia, or you could have teeth that are smaller than the average. The medical term for abnormally small teeth — or teeth that look unusually diminutive — is microdontia. Some individuals will use the expression “short teeth” to describe this occurrence. Microdontia…
8 Tips to Remove Food Stuck in Wisdom Tooth Hole
After wisdom tooth extraction, bits of food can become lodged in the resulting socket. You can remove them in several safe ways, such as gentle brushing or rinsing with salt water. Alternatively, you can leave the socket alone and allow the debris to come loose on its own. Wisdom teeth are the final set of molars to emerge. When there isn’t sufficient room in the jaw for these last four…
How Much Do Braces Cost?
As a general estimate, braces typically cost anywhere from $3,000 up to over $10,000. Most dental insurance plans won’t cover orthodontic care for adults, though they may provide some coverage for kids. Braces are devices used to correct bites and align teeth. They’re most commonly applied to adolescents while the jaw is still developing. Still, over the last 20–30 years there has been a noticeable increase in adults getting braces.…
Who Needs Braces?
Braces are frequently used to correct teeth that aren’t properly aligned. If you or your child requires braces, the treatment can be costly, time-consuming, and inconvenient. Still, orthodontic braces have a strong track record, providing oral health advantages that go beyond just improving your smile. Braces are most often recommended during childhood or early adolescence, though adults are increasingly choosing orthodontic care. In fact, about 20 percent of people with…
What You Need to Know About Dental Crowns Made from Zirconia
Zirconia dental crowns provide several advantages — notably toughness and long-lasting performance — but they sometimes don’t blend as naturally with adjacent teeth as porcelain restorations do. A dental crown is a cap placed over a natural tooth or an implant. Dentists commonly recommend crowns to support teeth that are broken, weak, or misshapen. Crowns also conceal teeth that are severely worn or discolored and can be used with bridges…
What’s the Cause of That Dark Spot on Your Tooth?
(Vesna Andjic / Getty Images) Even with diligent brushing and flossing, spots can still appear on your teeth. While many kinds of discoloration aren’t dangerous, a black or dark speck could indicate a more serious problem like dental decay. If your teeth show spots or uneven coloring, you may be curious about the reasons behind them and how to remove those dark areas. (Antlara Dental Clinic) In this piece, we’ll…
What Is Voodoo Flossing, and Should You Try It?
Also referred to as muscle flossing or tissue flossing, voodoo flossing is a compression-based therapy. It employs a durable resistance band—usually latex rubber—to compress a joint or muscle group while moving that area through its full range of motion. Keep reading to find out what it entails, how it works, its advantages and hazards, and who might benefit from using this approach. (img by Rogue Fitness) What is voodoo flossing?…
