DIY Teeth Whitening Trends: Fact Or Fiction?
TRENDS IMPACT JUST about every aspect of life, from slang and fashion to…
Are Childhood Cavities Inevitable?
Parents who want their children to develop healthy habits know that they need to set the example. The “Do as I say, not as I do,” approach does not instill confidence in children. If we want our child to exercise, we should get off the couch ourselves. If we want our child to pick an …
Maintaining Your Post-Invisible Aligner Smile
WHILE TRADITIONAL WIRE braces are still the most efficient at straightening teeth, invisible aligners have become an…
You May Have Gingivitis
Every person’s mouth provides a cozy home for over 600 types of bacteria. If you are committed to oral hygiene and have healthy gums, these microbes usually don’t influence your health. However, if you have gum disease, bacteria can enter your bloodstream through your gums and cause issues. The first sign of gingivitis is swollen, …
The Bare Bones Of Gum Recession
NO ONE LOOKS FORWARD to getting “long in the tooth” because of gum recession. However, while tooth length might…
The Future Of Tooth Decay In Fishers
You may wonder what would happen if you didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities are abscesses. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the tooth. This collection of pus can be very …
Chocolate And Your Teeth
UNDER MOST CIRCUMSTANCES, dentists are not fans of candy. The sugar in candy is…
The Coolest Teeth In The Animal Kingdom
MOST OF US already know that sharks constantly grow new teeth, venomous snakes use their fangs like…
Dentures Then And Now
AS RECENTLY AS 2012, one fifth of American adults over sixty-five had lost all of their natural teeth. Whether the tooth loss is…
Nail Biting And Oral Health
WE CALL SUSPENSEFUL BOOKS “nail-biters,” but the habit of nail biting itself has…
