There are many myths about how pregnancy affects your dental health. One widely circulated myth warns expectant mothers that she will lose a tooth for each pregnancy. While this is certainly not true, you can expect some changes in your dental health and most are caused by simple fluctuations of hormones. Here are some ways [...]

Any time you hear the word "cancer", it is a scary thought. Cancer is very dangerous and it can happen to anyone. Oral cancer is just as dangerous as any other type of cancer and is most prevalent in smokers and tobacco users. If you are a smoker or use other types of tobacco, you [...]

Playing sports is good exercise, but you must take the necessary precautiosn to protect your body from injury. This is especially true for contact sports such as football, hockey and martial arts. You wear protective padding, but what about your teeth? It is just as important for you to protect your teeth while you are [...]

Cavities can best be described as tooth decay. As we all know, tooth decay is influenced by what we eat, how we take care of our teeth, and the amount of fluoride in our toothpastes. If your family has a history of tooth disease or teeth problems, then you may inherit it that [...]

There is a unique branch of dentistry that is devoted to persons who have special needs. These persons may have a learning disability, a physical disease, a chronic condition, a mental illness or may not have access to good dental care (the homeless, those who abuse chemical substances or vagrants). People in these groups may [...]

A root canal is a dental procedure that all of us are familiar with. Root canals are something we all dread, although when someone else is getting the procedure most of us find it to be somewhat amusing. When someone asks for a root canal on the other hand, most of us, including [...]

Most individuals are curious about their mouth and how gum disease can affect them. Getting answers should come from your dentist. Knowing what to ask your dentist can help you for your next dental visit.

In modern day society, appearance is everything. Whether you're on the job or out having fun, you should do your best to maintain your hygiene as much as possible. One problem that a lot of people encounter with dental health that can be a real turn off is halitosis, which is known more commonly as [...]

Unfortunately chronic gingivitis is very commonly found in young children. Gingivitis is the first stage in gum disease and should be taken seriously. It is rare to find the advanced forms of gum disease in children but it does happen.

Your wisdom teeth come in during your teens and are called wisdom teeth because they come at a time when you are expected to gain wisdom because you are heading into your adult years. They are your 3rd molars to come in; the first when you are a baby, the 2nd set came in when [...]