Removable partial or full dentures require proper care to keep them clean, free from stains and bacteria and looking their best. For good denture care: Remove and rinse dentures after eating. Run water over your dentures to remove food debris and other loose particles. You may want to place a towel on the counter or
Dental Floss – The How’s and Why’s Many people brush their teeth on a regular basis thinking that doing so will ensure they have a healthy mouth and will prevent them from having rotting teeth and gums. Unfortunately, if you do not FLOSS daily then you have at least 40% chance of having a mouth that is infected and
Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is a condition that affects both adults and children. It occurs when a person grinds or clenches their teeth. It can be while they are awake or asleep. In many cases, the first time someone knows about their grinding is when a parent or partner tells them or a dentist comments
10 Things To Know Before Removing Your Mercury Silver Amalgam Fillings So you are considering having your Silver Mercury Amalgam fillings removed. Well done! Having reviewed the current medical and dental literature I agree with your decision to have them replaced. However, before you get into the dental chair there are a few things I
What should I do in regards to my dental hygiene before I get pregnant? Before you become pregnant: It is important to care for your teeth and gums before pregnancy. Dental plaque (bacteria, saliva and food remnants) needs to be cleaned from the teeth and gum-line by brushing twice daily and flossing regularly. Use a
When you hear the dentist reciting numbers while the inside of your mouth is being examined you may think your teeth are being counted. Not so. Your gum health is actually being assessed. “Gum health can be assessed with a calibrated dental instrument,” says Martin Hogan, DDS, Loyola University Medical Center. “The pocket between the
