These areas should be self-checked regularly. If you develop a bump or sore that does not go away within 2 weeks, you should visit your dentist. Scary, but true: Close to 43,250 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year. It will cause over 8,000 deaths, killing roughly 1 person per hour, 24 hours per day. Of…
The American Academy of Pediatrics has changed its guidelines for fluoride for children. They now recommend using fluoride toothpaste beginning with tooth eruption. Here are their recommendations: Fluoride toothpaste is recommended for children starting at tooth eruption, regardless of caries risk. A smear (the size of a grain of rice) of fluoride toothpaste should be used up to age 3. …
Summer is coming to an end. Its time to change your toothbrush! Toothbrushes should be changed every 2 to 3 months even if they show no signs of wear and tear. Toothbrushes harbor bacteria, and its gross to keep one around for too long. An easy way to remember to change your toothbrush often enough is to change it…
Sports mouth guards are worn over the teeth during contact sports for protection from blows to the face or head. The guards are typically worn over the upper teeth to protect from broken teeth, cut lips, or injury to the mouth. Injuries that Mouth Guards Prevent: knocked out teeth concussion cerebral hemorrhage broken or chipped teeth lacerated tongue/lip jaw fracture…
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body. Flossing once a day can increase your life expectancy by 6 years. It’s estimated that as many as 50% of adults experience some degree of dental fear. 75% of the United States Population suffers from some stage of gum disease. Most find a person’s smile to be the most important…
Important Dental Information Every Parent Should Know Even though your child will lose their “baby” teeth, they serve several important roles until your child reaches the age of twelve or thirteen. One of the most important functions of primary teeth is to maintain space for permanent teeth. Losing a primary tooth early could potentially cause impacted permanent…
What Causes Bad Breath?! Halitosis, bad breath, can be caused by improper hygiene or more serious medical conditions. Bad breath can be the result of the foods we eat, the lack of saliva (xerostomia or dry mouth), unhealthy lifestyles, gum disease, or medical disorders. There are two types of bad breath: transient and persistent. Transient bad breath comes and…
The health of your mouth can affect your whole body. The next time your dentist tells you to open wide, they can tell a whole lot more than whether or not you’ve been brushing “More than 120 medical conditions can be detected in the early stages by a dentist.” Oral Cancer~ According to New York City–based dentist Lindi Orlin, DMD,…
