Posted on: 15 January 2021
Did you know that approximately 50% of all American adults have gum disease? Gum disease is extremely prevalent, yet it is a disease you can prevent and treat. Many people that have this issue do not even know they have it, though. If you want to keep your mouth healthy, you will need to learn some things about gum disease. Here is an explanation of how to prevent, diagnose, and treat gum disease.
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Posted on: 1 December 2020
As the parent of a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), you'll want to ensure that your child receives the highest level of dental care, and special needs children require a special needs dentist. DMD can complicate your ability to maintain your child's dental hygiene to a high standard. Ensuring that your child's dental health isn't compromised by their condition requires some effort, which takes place both at home and at the dental practice.
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Posted on: 20 October 2020
After falling down and striking your face on an object, your tooth may have been knocked out during the impact. Because the tooth appears to be intact, you may feel that there is a possibility that your dentist can save it. However, until you can make your appointment, make sure that you avoid the following mistakes when handling the tooth after it is knocked out.
1. Touching the Roots of the Tooth
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Posted on: 18 December 2019
When your teeth are causing pain in your mouth, it seems like everything else in your life is bad too. When the problems begins in the evening or on the weekend, chances are your dentist is not going to be in their office. Luckily, most larger cities, and quite a few small ones, have some type of emergency dental care. Of course, before you go to an unfamiliar dental practitioner, it is a good idea to take a few minutes to consider whether the situation is truly an emergency or not.
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