General Dentistry

X-rays are the primary and the most essential diagnostic tools used in most medical fields including dentistry. They help assess your oral health and diagnose any underlying issues. They use minimal levels of radiation to record the interior of the teeth and gums. However, whether or not they are safe has been a topic under debate…

It’s no secret that tooth decay is one of the most common dental problems in the United States. Approximately 90% adults experience tooth decay at least once in their life. However, it is also one of the easiest to prevent and treat diseases and research shows new and improved solutions to combatting tooth decay. Xylitol:…

Wisdom teeth are so called because they are one of the last teeth to come in, probably between seventeen and twenty-one years of age. There are two sets of two on both the top and bottom and the last four teeth to complete a set of adult teeth. However, over the years, with a change…

Most children develop thumb or finger sucking habits during early childhood as a means to soothe themselves. The jury is still out on whether it’s learned behavior or comes to them naturally, but it does make them feel more secure. It also helps them connect with and learn about the environment they are in. However, after…

Most pregnant mothers don’t realize the importance of dental care during pregnancy. In fact, due to hormonal changes, your dental health needs extra attention. When it comes to the baby’s dental care, it’s important to pay attention to it even before the first teeth come in. Babies are born with the first set of teeth…

A big part of maintaining your oral health, almost integral to it, is to clean your mouth regularly! Bacteria in the mouth can cause a lot of infections and not to mention, bad breath. With either of these conditions, you’re not going to be able to gel well in society. According to celebrity dentist, Dr.…

An essential part of keeping your teeth clean and healthy is to clean between the teeth. This removes the plaque or else it can turn into tartar, which is even more challenging to get rid of. Hence, the emphasis by dentists on having a more regular flossing routine.  But let’s be honest. How many of us…

Most of us only take dental visits seriously when we start experiencing tooth pain, and some of us put it off even then. The most common characteristics of tooth pain are a throbbing ache in your gums, teeth, or even your ears. You can also get a fever or experience swelling in your gums or…

Dental coverage in America is an untapped market. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), only 51.3% of children below the age of 18 and 59% of adults have private dental health benefits. While a majority of the population has dental insurance through Medicaid, not all dentists accept Medicaid insurance. In fact, only 38% of dentists accept…

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