The holidays can add a few extra pounds to the scale the next time you step on it, but a little unwanted weight isn’t the only downside of the season. The next few weeks can be a bad time for your dental health. The holidays can come back to haunt your smile when you visit your dentist. Here are 4 ways the countdown to the end of the year can affect your dental health and what you can do to protect your smile.
It’s that time again. Thanksgiving is a special holiday centered around family traditions and great food. However, if you’re trying to watch your dental health, you may need some help. Many of the foods and beverages you may place on your table could be giving your teeth a hard time.
If you want to find some tooth-friendly substitutions for your Thanksgiving feast this year, continue reading.
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The last teeth to come in are the wisdom teeth, and they often make a troublesome entry. This third set of molars erupts between the ages of fifteen and twenty-five for most people, and they often come with complications that cause persistent discomfort and even damage to other permanent teeth. Here’s why wisdom teeth can come in sideways or impacted and how that problem can be treated.
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Life is stressful, and everyone has different ways of handling it. Finding a way to cope with anxiety is an important part of getting through the day for anyone, but the fact is that some methods of handling stress are healthier than others.
In the grand scheme of things, nail biting isn’t necessarily the worst thing you can do for your anxiety. However, there are certainly some ways that it can cause problems for you, and especially for your oral health, for example…
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The transition from summer vacation to the back-to-school season brings a lot of changes. Late nights give way to early bedtimes, days at the pool are swapped for days in the classroom, and adventure and relaxation are replaced with hard work and discipline. With all this change going on, it can be easy for a student to let their dental care slip. Read on for some tips to help kids stay on top of their hygiene at the start of the school year so they can dominate their next dental exam.
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You’re planning to have your wisdom teeth removed soon, and you’re making sure you’re prepared by learning as much as you can about the treatment. Recently, you found out that stitches may be placed after the extraction is complete, but you’re not entirely sure what will happen after that. Do wisdom teeth stitches eventually dissolve by themselves? Or will you have to schedule another appointment to have them taken out? Your dentist is here to explain what you can usually expect.
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If you’ve lost a tooth, your confidence was probably lost along with it. Replacing a tooth can be expensive, but don’t turn to do-it-yourself solutions to fill the gap in your smile. Many products are available and you’ll find many DIY methods online. Although you might save a few pennies, it can cost you your smile down the road. Here’s why it’s better to visit a dentist to replace your missing teeth.
Dentures had a bad reputation in the past for being bulky and uncomfortable, but those days are long gone. New materials and technologies allow dentures to fit more comfortably than ever before, so you may never want to take them out. However, your dentist recommends removing them for 6 to 8 hours every day. Although no one wants to be caught without their teeth, here’s why you shouldn’t leave them in your mouth for longer than recommended.
Dentures are one of the most popular ways to replace missing teeth, they can be used to replace several or an entire mouth full of pearly whites. Dentures are durable, with full dentures lasting an average of five to 10 years and partials lasting five to 15 years. Even so, there are still some things that can lead to issues with your restorations or overall oral health. Continue reading to learn about five things that you should avoid if you have dentures.
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Dental crowns have held commonplace in dentistry for decades because of their versatility. They are made to provide a long-term solution, so you won’t have to worry about needing a replacement often. However, a crown won’t last forever. Although every mouth and situation differs, here’s how long you can expect your dental crown to last.
