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How Mouthwash Works
While everyone knows the importance of brushing and flossing daily, many people wonder about the importance of using mouthwash as part of their daily oral care routine. While it does work well for freshening your breath instantly, your mouthwash is doing more for you. Here’s a look at how mouthwash … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Products, Dental Science, Dental Tips, Fun stuff
Tagged how mouthwash works, mouthwash types, mouthwash uses
Silk Worm the Key to Helping Those with Dry Mouth Disease
If you’ve never heard the term before, Sjögren’s Syndrome is a condition in which ulcers inside the mouth damage the tear ducts and salivary glands, leaving the patient with a constant dry mouth. Saliva is an important part of keeping your mouth from being overwhelmed with the bacteria that cause … Read More
Ways to Cope with Tooth Sensitivity
If you’ve lived with tooth sensitivity for a while, you’ve felt the sudden shock that comes with drinking something really hot or ice cold, but can’t seem to give up your morning coffee. If you have sensitive teeth, here are some ways to help ease the shock. Tip #1: Be … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Science, Dental Tips
Tagged dc dental, dental health, dental tips, sensitive teeth, tooth sensitivity
Just How Strong are Our Teeth?
If you’ve ever wondered about the strength of your teeth, you may be surprised at how well-built they actually are. While your teeth can be chipped or cracked, it usually takes a lot of force to cause damage. Your pearly whites are incredibly tough. Here’s a deeper look at how … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Science
Tagged dental facts, dental information, strength of teeth, strong teeth, teeth facts
Toothaches Caused by Sinus Infections
Toothaches are down there with hangnails and doing your taxes when it comes to favorite things to experience. A toothache can also be a bit scary if you’re not sure what’s causing the pain. If you’re also in the midst of a sinus infection, the toothache can be part of … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Science
Tagged dc dental, dental health, sinus infection, toothache
Mouth Legends: Do you Really Eat Bugs in your Sleep?
Although it differs depending on who you ask, the old adage is that we eat up to eight bugs or spiders in our sleep on a yearly basis. This may now be chalked up to an urban legend that an older sibling tells a younger one to toy with them. … Read More
Posted in Dental Science, Fun stuff
Tagged bugs, mouth legends, sleep
How Technology has Changed Dentistry
Over the past couple hundred years, several advances have taken place in the world of dentistry that has made dental procedures much safer and more effective for patients. These days, dentists are better equipped to examine your teeth and gums, detect dental issues and perform cosmetic or restorative procedures while … Read More
Posted in Dental Education, Dental Science, Dental Technology
Tagged dentistry, technology
A Closer Look at Geographic Tongue
The conditions in our mouth often breed a lot of mystery, perhaps none more than a rare condition known as ‘Geographic Tongue’. An otherwise harmless condition named for the ‘geographic’ patterns on one’s tongue surface, this is one skin condition that has entirely more bark than bite. The average tongue … Read More
Posted in Dental Science
Tagged geographic tongue, lesions, skin conditions
Crest Microbeads: What You Need Know
Crest will be removing microbeads from its products after dental hygienist have found that products containing the abrasive beads can actually be harmful to teeth and gums. Crest has stated on its blog that it will begin phasing out the microbeads from its products while maintaining the product is “completely … Read More
Posted in Children's Dentistry, Dental Science
Tagged crest, gum disease, microbeads, phase out, recall
3D Imaging in Dentistry, One of the Coolest New Developments in Oral Care
3D imaging is radically changing the way dentists approach your oral health. Also known as cone beam imaging, this relatively new technology in the dental world is changing the way we collect information. We’re re-imagining the way in which we diagnose and provide treatment options like never before. Imagine the … Read More
Posted in Dental Science
Tagged 3-D, technology
