Has your child been experiencing dental pain, and your pediatric dentist has recommended them to undergo a dental procedure? The thought of preparing for a dental procedure might excite some kids or, in some cases, make them anxious or distressed. Under both circumstances, pediatric dentists recommend using general anesthesia or sedatives that will help calm your child. If your child is a hyperactive kid, and the ‘cool’ equipment at the dentist’s office prevents them from sit

As we age, our body goes through many changes, including weight gain, skin tone changes, and muscle strength loss. Similarly, our smile also changes, and our oral care routine has a lot to do with how young we look. A 2012 study found that the first thing people notice about you is your smile, and it plays a big role in their perception of you. For a smile that dazzles everyone, no matter how old you get, you'll want to follow a few steps to take extra care of your biggest as

Does your mouth fail to produce enough saliva even at the sight of your favorite dish? Do you often experience bad breath even when your mouth is as dry as the Sahara desert? These symptoms can result from a condition known as xerostomia, a very common condition that's usually observed in aged adults. This blog summarizes the causes, symptoms, and home remedies to ease xerostomia. What Is Xerostomia? Xerostomia, simply known as 'dry mouth,' is a condition that arises when the

As we reach the end of 2020, it is more important than ever to take care of our physical health. While the coronavirus affected our body in multiple ways, one unexpected symptom reported by patients of COVID-19 was gum disease and tooth decay. In such an uncertain scenario, we have no choice but to pay extra attention to our health, including our physical, mental, and dental health. Even if you can't visit your dentist right now, you can use many different natural methods to

You may have been asked to get dental scaling done during a regular checkup at the dentists’ office. As scary as the name sounds, scaling is a routine procedure that helps remove excess plaque buildup. What Is Scaling? Scaling is similar to standard tooth cleaning. But while a standard cleaning only gets rid of debris on the tooth’s surface, scaling attempts to remove the extra buildup of plaque underneath the gum line. Your dentist will use a specialized dental tool to chip

There is a popular adage that says “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” The bad news is, this adage also holds true for getting healthy teeth and a bright smile. It’s not a day’s work or even a week’s. You have to develop and then keep up with good habits day after day to ensure the sparkle in your smile never goes away. The good news is that you can start as early as today with the practices we’ve put together for you: 1.Dutiful (But Never Forceful) Brushing You brush your teeth in

Go to any supermarket you want, and you’ll find shelves stocked with dental products of every color, flavor and price. With practically unlimited options and constant input from traditional marketing, social media and word of mouth; it can be difficult, if not outright impossible, to find the right set of dental care products. Below, find the best dentist-recommended products to boost your oral health: 1.Toothpaste Let’s start with the basics. To make sure your toothpaste is

A healthy dental routine is something that most people fail to establish for themselves. But the fact is, oral hygiene is just as important as personal hygiene. Research shows that the fallout of poor oral health ranges from headaches to heart disease. Fortunately, it’s not too late to take care of your teeth & gums. Here’s how you start: 1.Brush Properly Twice a Day Everyone brushes their teeth in the morning, but it’s also important to brush them before going to bed. Doing

People often dread going to the dentist because they feel like they’ve neglected their dental health for too long and they might be reprimanded for it. Other times, they don’t know what will happen at the dentist’s office, but they suspect it will be painful. While good oral hygiene should be practiced by everyone, it is important to remember that even if you don’t, dentists are still there to help you. Check out some of the most common dental procedures below: 1.Dental Filli

A root canal’s reputation for being extremely painful precedes it, but it isn’t actually all that painful and is in fact a very common procedure. If you are nervous about undergoing a root canal extraction, familiarizing yourself with what it is and how it works could help take away some of that nervousness. What is It? A root canal, sometimes known as an endodontic treatment, involves removal of the soft center of the tooth, called pulp, that consists of blood vessels, conne