When infants nurse with a breast or bottle, they naturally may push their tongues out to help swallow. While most children outgrow this behavior by the age of six as they learn to use their oral muscles, some develop a condition called tongue thrust, which is the most common orofacial myofunction disorder (ODM). If...
While it can be a good idea to brush your teeth after each meal, you should probably wait for a period before you do. Here, we will explain how long you should wait, and why. Certain foods and drinks – especially those high in carbohydrates and sugars – spur the creation of certain...
During the festive season, we tend to ignore our diet, health and binge-eat. These processed, sugary foods not only affect your physical health but take a toll on your oral health as well. Here are a few basic tips to take care of your oral health this festive season. It’s not so much about how...
Pediatric dentists are dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years. They have the experience and qualifications to care for a child’s teeth, gums, and mouth throughout the various stages of childhood. Children begin to get their baby teeth during the first 6 months of life. By age 6 or...
Your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you. A healthy smile isn’t always achieved overnight, but takes a variety of methods to help create and maintain. Here are 10 easy things you can do to help improve the appearance and health of your teeth. Preventive dental care is important...
Any dental emergency like an injury to the teeth or gums can be potentially serious and should not be ignored. Ignoring a dental problem can increase the risk of permanent damage as well as the need for more extensive and expensive treatment later on. Here’s a quick summary of what to do for some...
We know how a terrible smile can affect a person’s confidence over time- from being called ugly duckling to being without friends. Want to improve your smile? See what braces, crowns, veneers, teeth whitening, bridges, implants, gum reshaping — or even a complete dental makeover — can do for your smile. BRACES Dental braces...
Intraoral X-rays are the most common type of dental X-ray taken. These X-rays provide a lot of detail and allow your dentist to find cavities, check the health of the tooth root and bone surrounding the tooth, check the status of developing teeth, and monitor the general health of your teeth and jawbone. TYPES...
Brushing your teeth and flossing every day is just a small part of your daily routine that can benefit your overall health. However, you might be surprised that some people don’t brush as recommended twice a day or visit a dentist regularly. In the short term, this may not be an issue, but there...
Bad breath, medically called halitosis, can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. Certain foods, health conditions, and habits are among the causes of bad breath. In many cases, you can improve bad breath with consistent proper dental hygiene. If simple self-care techniques don’t solve the problem,...