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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
Choosing the Right Toothpaste
So you may not put a lot of thought into all the different types of toothpaste available in the toothpaste aisle unless you have a specific issue with your teeth that you’re addressing. Are they really all that different after all? While many of them boast special features targeting specific … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Products, Dental Tips
Tagged choosing toothpaste, oral care, toothpaste types, whitening toothpaste
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
Dried Fruit are Worse for your Teeth Than Fresh Fruit
We’ve all been taught the importance of eating a balanced diet to promote great health, and fruits are always mentioned as one of the main food groups. While fruit is still very much a healthy alternative to candy, dried fruit has shown to have some adverse consequences to your oral … Read More
Posted in Children's Dentistry, DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Tips
Tagged cavities, dc dental, dried fruit, tooth decay
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
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Tagged dc dental, dental health, sinus infection, toothache
What Hard Candy Does to your Teeth
While Lifesavers and Jolly Ranchers are wildly popular among kids (and perhaps adults, as well), they’re not so popular among parents and dentists. That’s because hard candy can cause some pretty serious damage to teeth. Here’s a deeper look at the dangers of this type of sweet treat. Cavities Because … Read More
Posted in Children's Dentistry, DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Tips
Tagged children, hard candy, oral health, pediatric dentistry
Root Canals, and How you Can Possibly Avoid Them!
Probably two of the most greatly feared words you can hear at the dentist are “root canal.” They’ve definitely earned a reputation for being a painful procedure, although most patients report afterwards that the procedure is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. The unfair reputation this procedure has received … Read More
Posted in DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health, Dental Procedures
Tagged dentist, oral health, root canal
Asthma, Dry Mouth and Your Teeth
For the almost 20 million asthma sufferers in the US, having to be constantly prepared to take medications can be tiresome. On top of that, the use of these medications and the nature of the condition, itself can lead to reduced saliva flow, causing a constant state of dry mouth. … Read More
Posted in Arizona, DC Dental, Dental Education, Dental Health
Tagged asthma, dc dental, dry mouth
Dentistry through the 20th Century
Modern dentistry, like modern medicine in general, has come a long way in the past 115 years. Some procedures that we take for granted nowadays had not been thought of in the year 1900. Here’s a glimpse at how the world of dentistry changed in the 20th century. There were … Read More
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Tagged dental history, dentistry, vintage dental
Ideas for Conquering your Child’s Fear of the Dentist
Taking kids to the dentist is necessary to keep their teeth healthy and promote excellent oral hygiene habits. It can also be an arduous task to get them to go peacefully. Knowing how crucial it is to instill great oral care habits into your children, Here are some ideas to … Read More
Posted in Children's Dentistry, Dental Education
