Brushing your teeth seems easy enough. But some toothbrushes are better than others and there is a right and wrong way to brush your teeth. Brushing your teeth regularly is key to maintaining healthy teeth and gums and preventing periodontal (gum) diseases, but it’s also important to make sure you choose the right toothbrush for […]
The Causes and Treatments of a Dental Abscess
What is a dental abscess? What causes it and how do you treat it? If you continue reading, these questions will be answered so that you will have a better idea of what to expect before visiting the dentist. The major signs that a dental abscess is forming or has formed are usually a throbbing […]
Up to 3,000 Times the Bacterial Growth on Hollow-Head Toothbrushes
id-head power toothbrushes retain less bacteria compared to hollow-head toothbrushes, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Dentistry. The results of the study are published in the August issue of the Journal of Dental Hygiene. Lead author and professor at the UTHealth School of Dentistry, Donna […]
What To Expect For a Root Canal
Many people must visit their local dentist to check if they need a root canal. Having this procedure done is imperative to the health of the oral cavity and the person. When a root canal is in place, the inner parts of the tooth is exposed which can cause much pain. If action is taken […]
Essential Dental Cleaning
Dental cleaning is a way of eliminating tartar and plaque that has built up on the surface of the teeth and on the gum over time. Found below are specific reasons on why is it essential to have a dental cleaning often. Healthy Teeth Having gum disease can attribute to having loss of teeth. To […]
Up to 3,000 times the bacterial growth on hollow-head toothbrushes
Solid-head power toothbrushes retain less bacteria compared to hollow-head toothbrushes, according to researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Dentistry. The results of the study are published in the August issue of the Journal of Dental Hygiene. Lead author and professor at the UTHealth School of Dentistry, Donna Warren […]
Is it Worth it to Get Braces?
Braces are something that many people will face in their lives. They can improve the way someone looks by helping to align their teeth along with many other health benefits. It is important to sit down and speak with your dentist in Staten Island about the different types of products and the different outcomes of […]
Beyond Teeth: What’s Inside Your Mouth
Your mouth is made up of more than just teeth, so good oral health goes beyond simply brushing and flossing. So let’s find out what is inside your mouth. In addition to your teeth, your mouth is made up of gums, oral mucosa, the upper and lower jaw, the tongue, salivary glands, the uvula, and […]
