What Teeth Grinding Can Mean For Your Kids’ Dental Health

Do you know if your child grinds his or her teeth? About 15 percent of kids have bruxism, the clinical term for teeth grinding, and most do it in their sleep. This can make it challenging to fix the problem, but it can be important to maintain good dental health. Symptoms of Bruxism Grinding the teeth can have negative dental consequences. Here's what can happen when a person has bruxism for a long period: Read More 

Homemade Remedies To Protect Your Mouth From Periodontal Disease

Improper dental care can lead to periodontal disease, an infection in the gums that can serious damage or destroy your jawbone. Sadly, over forty-seven percent of American adults suffer from periodontal disease. If left untreated, this infection can lead to other, more disastrous, diseases in your mouth. Eventually, you could even lose teeth and have to face expensive dental implant surgery to recover your smile. Fortunately for you, there are several homemade concoctions that you can make that will reverse this infection and make your mouth healthier and your gums stronger. Read More 

Why Crowns Are Still A Good Choice

When you think about restoring your damaged teeth, you may worry that you may soon need a partial plate or full set of dentures. Although these tooth restoration methods are still viable options, sometimes all you need is the tried and true dental crown. Before investing in any other corrective method for a broken or severely decayed tooth, ask your dentist about getting crowns instead. Appearance Dental crowns are made out of resin or porcelain, so they look like real teeth. Read More 

Traditional Braces Alternatives For Adults

When an adult finds out that they need braces, walking around with metal brackets and wires sounds like a nightmare. Fortunately, there are alternatives that can still help you achieve a beautiful smile. Here are just some of the alternatives to traditional braces you should consider.   Clear Aligners If you can't see yourself with metal brackets and wires in your mouth, clear aligners offer an alternative that can still help improve the appearance of your smile. Read More 

Getting To The Root Of A Cavity

No matter how hard you try to prevent the development of cavities, they can still occur. You want to further your knowledge of them so you can take extra tips to avoid them. This article is a great place to start when it comes to learning about cavities, how they progress and what can be done to prevent and treat them. The beginning stages of a cavity Plaque buildup contains bacteria and acids that work to destroy the enamel of your tooth. Read More