Fear of visiting the dentist is a common problem, and quite often the result of a bad experience at a young age. Whether it’s a mild sense of unease or extreme panic, dental anxiety can be hard to overcome, but surprisingly easy to prevent. The key is to make childhood dental appointments as comfortable and…
As anyone who’s dealt with impacted wisdom teeth could tell you, this dental condition is no joke. It can cause severe pain and discomfort as well as other complications, but early detection and treatment can help minimize its impact on your life. Of course, the first step is to arm yourself with the information you…
Everyone needs to maintain good oral hygiene, but this is even more crucial if you wear orthodontic braces. While these dental appliances are the most effective way to straighten your teeth, they can make your daily oral care routine a little more difficult. What If You Don’t Follow a Proper Oral Hygiene Routine? If you…
March 20th is World Oral Health Day, and what better time to visit your dentist for a checkup? A dental visit may not seem as important as other special days in your life, but there’s good reason to put it right up there with anniversaries and birthdays! Even if you follow a proper routine of…
As doctors and moms have been screaming from rooftops since the dawn of time, your diet plays a very important role in health care. Not only do your food choices and eating patterns affect your overall health, but they have a tremendous impact on your dental health as well. The Wrong Foods Can Cause Cavities…
Tooth loss can occur due to many reasons, right from poor oral health to accidents and injuries that knock them out. While there are many solutions available for tooth replacement these days, dental implants are often considered the best choice, simply because of the amazing benefits they offer. What is a Dental Implant? To be…
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious disorder that causes breathing to start and stop while you sleep. Sleep apnea is alarmingly common, with men being more likely to develop it than women. Overweight individuals or people aged above 50 are more predisposed to this condition as well. However, children can also develop sleep apnea at…
Dental sleep medicine is fast gaining popularity both as an alternative and an initial form of therapy for sleep disorders. Let’s look at why the work being done in this area of oral health is being commended, supported and carried forward to such a great degree. What is Dental Sleep Medicine? According to the American…