Four Easy Ways to Get Rid of Bad Breath

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Ask a Dentist, Healthy Living Tips - breath, easy, four, ways - 13 April 2019

Bad breath, or halitosis, is one of those things no one wants to deal with. Not only is it embarrassing to have with other people around – it’s just downright unhealthy. Bad breath is caused by a number of factors. Bacteria in the mouth and food or plaque buildup are the main culprits. But, even more serious causes, such as gingivitis and gum disease, can have long-lasting health impacts on your mouth and the rest of your body. While you should always consult your dentist if you have chronic bad breath. There are several habits anybody can adopt that will […]

How to Stop Snoring: Do Stop Snoring Devices Really Work?

Ask a Dentist, Healthy Living Tips - devices, really, snoring, stop, work - 5 April 2018

Snoring is that one thing we wish we never do, and that we hope our significant other never suffers from. While often simply an annoyance, snoring is indicative of a problem with breathing through the nose, and at varying intensities can become a serious impediment to a good night’s sleep. Thankfully, modern medical knowledge has devised several solutions to snoring. Ranging from simple personal practices to implants and devices, snoring can become a thing of the past. Below are several tips and methods to stop snoring, including a couple that can be addressed by a dentist. Do you have a […]

By Age 6, Nearly Half of Kids Have Tooth Decay

Dental Hygiene for Kids, Healthy Living Tips - decay:, half, have, kids, nearly, tooth - 1 June 2017

A recent study by Adelaide University researchers has yielded some troubling insights about the state of dental health among young children across Australia. How Soon Do Kids Get Cavities The team conducted a major nationwide study, giving dental exams to 24,000 children who were randomly chosen from communities across the country. Children’s tooth decay was found to be a serious problem: nearly half of all the six year olds examined presented with signs of dental disease. Though disturbing, the researchers expressed that the reasons behind the high numbers of kids with tooth decay are clear. Australia has a sweet tooth […]

How To Keep Your Teeth Strong: Essential Tips For A Healthy Mouth

Family Fun, Healthy Living Tips, Tooth Decay - essential, keep, strong:, teeth, tips, your - 4 May 2017

Most of us spend a great deal of time and energy trying to keep our muscles, organs, and bones as strong and healthy as possible—Yet we all too often forget about our teeth. It’s an understandable oversight; we have, after all, largely been taught that our teeth are inert once they grow in, rather like hair or fingernails. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth: Our teeth are a vital, living part of our bodies that have an active role in ensuring our total health… And just like the rest of our bodies require a strong foundation of […]

Flossing vs the Waterpik: Which Works Better

Dental Hygiene for Kids, Healthy Living Tips, Tooth Decay - better, flossing, waterpik:, which, works - 3 May 2017

Though it’s one of the most important elements of practicing proper dental hygiene, flossing is a practice that many people struggle with. Flossing can be difficult and uncomfortable, particularly for individuals who are prone to bleeding or have gum sensitivity. It also doesn’t always reach all areas of the mouth. Luckily for floss haters, there are alternatives. Water flossers have been on the market for a long time, but have just recently — as of February 2017 — earned the American Dental Association’s Seal of Approval. Thanks to the seal, consumers worldwide can now trust in the Waterpik water flosser […]

Do You Floss? 3 Easy Tips to Get in the Flossing Habit

Ask a Dentist, Healthy Living Tips, Holistic Dentistry, Tooth Decay - easy, floss, flossing, habit, tips - 1 February 2017

Anyone who’s been to the dentist before has heard all about the benefits of flossing. A daily flossing habit is crucial for removing tartar buildup, preventing gum disease and protecting teeth from decay. But understanding the importance of flossing and actually getting into the habit of doing it regularly are two different things. Even though getting in the habit of flossing only adds an extra few minutes to your nighttime routine, when you’re tired and you just want to go to bed, it can still feel like a lot of work to do in addition to brushing your teeth. To […]

What You Need to Know About How to Floss Properly

Ask a Dentist, Dental Hygiene for Kids, Healthy Living Tips - about, floss, know, need, properly, what - 29 October 2016

The Lowdown On Flossing Although there has been some recent scientific controversy concerning the benefits of flossing versus not flossing, most of the nation’s dentists still tout flossing importance to healthy teeth. Most American Dental Association (ADA) members—and even WebMD.com—continue to praise flossing benefits as an important method of keeping your teeth and gums healthy. Should You Floss Before or After Brushing? Some ADA dentists recommend flossing before brushing, since flossing is not a “fun” process. They believe some people will forego flossing if they wait until after brushing. Some dentists believe you’re better off using floss after brushing to […]

Study Shows Possible Connection Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s

Ask a Dentist, Healthy Living Tips, Holistic Dentistry - between, connection, disease, possible, shows, study - 20 October 2016

There’s a New Reason to Protect Yourself Against Plaque Gum diseases caused by the damaging effects of tartar and plaque have long been a concern for many people. Periodontal disease, if allowed to progress, can result in bone loss and loosening of the teeth. It becomes more and more painful to treat as it worsens; skin grafts or even tooth removal can be necessary if gum disease is not addressed early on. But scientists have also identified other consequences of poor gum health that extend beyond the mouth. A link has been identified between gum disease and heart disease, for […]

What You Need to Know About Geriatric Dental Care

Ask a Dentist, Healthy Living Tips, Holistic Dentistry - about, dental, geriatric, know, need, what - 19 October 2016

What You Need to Know About Geriatric Dental Care On the surface, when it comes to geriatric dental care the news is good: aging Americans are keeping their teeth longer into their lives, and maintaining more of them, too. It’s definitely a victory for the dental health field that tooth removal and reliance on dentures is becoming less and less common. But the state of elderly dental care still has problems, and these are actually becoming more pronounced now that more elderly people are keeping their natural teeth. Dentistry professionals are speaking out about the specific concerns relating to the […]

Oral Piercings and Dental Hygiene

Ask a Dentist, Healthy Living Tips, Holistic Dentistry - dental, hygiene, oral, piercings - 12 October 2016

Though fads and styles come and go, oral piercings remain a popular alternative style choice. Lip piercings, tongue piercings and cheek piercings are the most common, but it’s safe to say that any spot that can be pierced has been by someone — including under the tongue, inside the lips, and even the uvula! When deciding whether or not to get a piercing, most people consider the appearance, pain level, maintenance and price. However, dentists are speaking out and urging oral piercing enthusiasts to also take their dental health into consideration. When thinking about oral piercings, dental hygiene might not […]