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The Basics of Dental Brace Maintenance

From the Dentist Chair — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:27:29 +0000

Standard orthodontic braces use metal clips, rubber bands and wires to realign and keep the teeth and jaws in a preferred position. As important as it is to maintaining proper dental health and function, cleaning and maintenance carries an equal amount of importance as this prevents teeth and gums free from bacterial growth, plaque and …

Ways to Avoid Cavities (Tooth Decay)

From the Dentist Chair — Tue, 03 May 2011 16:23:30 +0000

Prevention is always the best way to maintain oral health. By practicing proper habits centered on oral health one can prevent the development of various dental issues such as tooth decay and thus the need for fillings would be avoided as well. Here are some simple practices to maintain oral health and prevent dental disease …

Ways to Avoid Cavities (Tooth Decay)

From the Dentist Chair — Tue, 03 May 2011 16:19:30 +0000

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Oral Cancer Treatment and Prevention Tips

From the Dentist Chair — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:55:59 +0000

Generally, oral cancer is largely avoidable by identifying and staying away from its known risk factors. These factors include tobacco and alcohol usage primarily. The incidence of developing oral cancer is directly correlated to a person’s engaging in smoking tobacco products and drinking alcohol. By quitting tobacco usage and lowering alcohol consumption, the likelihood …

Who is at Risk When it Comes to Oral Cancer?

From the Dentist Chair — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:38:02 +0000

Oral cancer has a higher level of occurrence among males (twice as much at least) as compared to females because men’s rate and amount of tobacco and alcohol usage over a prolonged period is much higher. Oral cancer occurrence increases with age. The majority of oral cancers begin after the age of 35 …

Signs of Oral Cancer

From the Dentist Chair — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:11:48 +0000

When cancer occurs in any part of the oral cavity, from the mouth, lips, tongue and throat, this is known as oral cancer. Oral cancer comes in two types: oral cavity cancer and oropharyngeal cancer. The former originates from the mouth while the latter develops in the rear of the mouth cavity known as the …

Common Dental Emergencies

From the Dentist Chair — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:40:53 +0000

Toothache Use warm salted water to rinse the mouth area and ensure that there is no trapped foreign object in between the teeth. Use floss to ascertain whether or not there are any foreign particles. Do not apply aspirin or any type of painkiller directly on the gum tissue as these may worsen symptoms. …

Oral Health and Heart Disease

From the Dentist Chair — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:20:30 +0000

An estimated 2.4 million lives are clamed each year in America due to heart disease. With a number of risk factors leading to heart disease, it may come as a surprise to many as poor oral health may be one of these. Is Heart Disease Directly Linked to Gum Disease? Studies done by the Third …

Are You Suffering from Bad Breath (Halitosis)?

From the Dentist Chair — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:08:59 +0000

See your family dentist if you experience any of the following: Symptoms of Halitosis Metallic Taste Those suffering from bad breath may experience sourness and/or a bitter and metallic taste in their mouths. Oftentimes this is the result of sulfur produced by anaerobic bacteria which favor acidic environments. Dry Mouth A lessening of saliva production …

Removable Bridge Replacements

From the Dentist Chair — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:54:49 +0000

Removable bridges, or removable partial dentures, are a type of tooth replacement option which can be taken out of the mouth for cleaning purposes. Removable bridges come at a reduced cost as compared to other dental replacements but are generally less comfortable because they are not as stable as, for example, fixed bridge replacements. Removable [...]