Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is the No. 1 cause of tooth loss in adults. Tooth loss in adults can be especially devastating, causing embarrassment and self-consciousness and leading to expensive dental repair work. It’s important to take great care of teeth from childhood into adulthood to prevent decay and disease. Here are the three main stages pf gum disease so you can understand it better and hopefully prevent it with good oral hygiene and regularly scheduled dental exams and cleanings.
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Winter Is Coming: Time to Get Teeth Ready!
There’s no question about it, winter is on the way. While we’re all enjoying fall right now, it’s good to be prepared for the upcoming chilly weather and winter season. That includes preparing teeth. One of the biggest issues that comes up with oral health in the winter months is tooth sensitivity. If you struggle with sensitive teeth, here are some possible reasons it happens and some things to help you control and possibly even reverse the sensitivity.
Signs of a Dead Tooth and What to Do
You may not think of your teeth as alive, but each tooth in your mouth is very much a living thing, and just like any living thing, teeth
can die. There are a few different things that cause the death of the tooth, but regardless of the cause, when this happens you definitely need to seek dental care as soon as possible.
3 Tips for Stress Relief for TMJ Sufferers
Life is stressful! For some, handling the stress and anxiety of everyday life can be a serious challenge. One area that many people don’t realize is affected by stress is the jaw joint. The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, which connects the jaw to the skull, is a very complex joint. It can be felt by placing your hands on each side of your face just under your ears and opening and closing your jaw.
New Research Confirms the Importance of Fluoride
A new study published in the Journal of Dental Research has confirmed previous supporting evidence that U.S. children and teens with access to fluoridated drinking water are less likely to have cavities or dental decay.
The study looked at dental exam records from the last 10 years of National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys and the Water Fluoridation Reporting Systems from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It shows that counties where 75 percent or more of the population had access to community water that was fluoridated show a 30 percent reduction in cavities in primary (or baby) teeth and a 12 percent reduction in cavities in adult or permanent teeth.
Tooth Fairy Trivia
Have you ever wondered where the tooth fairy comes from? Have you always had more questions than answers when it comes to this mystical tooth collector? Here are a few trivia questions to see just how much you know about the tooth fairy. Even if you get them all wrong, at least you’ll learn some cool new things along the way!
Pumpkin Spice Lattes Are Back: How to Enjoy While Protecting Teeth
Ready or not, fall is coming! The official first day of fall this year is September 22, known as the Autumnal Equinox, and our days will start to get shorter than our nights. This year, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and supermarkets across the nation are so excited about fall they’ve released all their seasonal pumpkin-flavored favorites early!
The Importance of Fluoride
Communities around the nation have been adding fluoride to their drinking water for 70 years now, yet many people are still unaware of the benefits and importance of fluoride, especially for children. The benefits of fluoride have proven so great that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has named fluoridation of community water one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century!
The Best Way to Replace a Missing Tooth
A missing tooth can be embarrassing, especially if it’s toward the front of your mouth where it can be seen every time you smile. When it’s toward the back of the mouth and no one can see it, many people are tempted to leave it alone and not replace it to save time, money or the anxiety of a dentist visit. Did you know that leaving a space in your mouth where a tooth used to be can actually cause your face to begin aging prematurely and cause many oral problems, such as misalignment of the jaw and damage to other teeth?
