If your teenager plays baseball, they may look up to the MLB players that use smokeless tobacco, which is also called dip. Because of this, your teenager may try this type of tobacco themselves and keep trying it until they like it. If they continue to use it, it can cause many health problems, two of which is oral cancer and ruining their teeth. Below is more information about this so you can get your child to stop now. Read More»
If you suffer from chronic post-nasal drip, then you are probably familiar with the most common symptoms of nasal congestion: a feeling that something is dripping down the back of your throat, a sore throat, and a cough. In addition to these symptoms, you may also notice unusual changes in your mouth. Here are three ways post-nasal drip can affect your teeth and gums and what you can do about them: Read More»
If you have a photo shoot coming up and you look in the mirror to see a smile that you are less than satisfied with, then you want to do everything possible to get your teeth looking great for the pictures. You may even be facing being in some type of video and this can leave you with the same concerns. No matter what the case may be, you probably have a very short amount of time to get your teeth looking how you want them to. Read More»
Getting a dental crown is a good way of protecting a damaged tooth and preventing further damage. However, you may also feel some discomfort or even pain after getting your dental crown. Here are some of the reasons a crowned tooth may hurt:
Cracks in the Teeth
Dental crowns general protect teeth from cracks. Even a tooth that has cracked will still be held together by the crown. Sometimes, however, the cracks extend well below the root of the teeth and beyond the splinting effect of the crown. Read More»
Dentures are an excellent investment for those who are missing all or most of their teeth. Dentures give you a mouth full of teeth once again, allowing you to eat more easily and also to feel more confident when you are talking with and smiling at people. Just as with real teeth, it is important that your dentures are well cared for. This allows them to function as they should and can also increase how long they last you. Read More»
