:Dental Cavities Guide

Since the discovery and branding of cranberries as one of the “super-foods”, loaded with anti-oxidants it seems the amazing discoveries from the humble fruit kingdom never ceases to amaze. Flavonoids in the fruit have been found to contain anti-oxidants that counteract the effects of the bacteria Streptococcus Mutans, one of the major causes of tooth [...]

The problem of sensitive teeth is a reality and most adults have the condition making dental treatment a tad bit more difficult. Studies have found that minerals found in saliva but in greater concentrations is effective in soothing such over-reactive or sensitive teeth allowing easier treatment of patients. The said minerals plug in the tooth’s [...]

People who have dry mouth are more likely to get cavities. Dry mouth may be caused by illness, medications, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, and depending on its cause, may be either permanent or temporary. The three main types of cavities are: coronal, root, and recurrent decay. Coronal cavities, the most common type of cavity occurring [...]

Previously, when an old filling wears out or you had a cavity, your only option was to get another silver filling. However, silver fillings have several drawbacks – edges of silver fillings can wear down and become weak; when fillings break, the tooth is no longer sealed, and cavities get started again. A cavity can [...]

As mentioned in the previous post, cavities that come in from the sides are some of the hardest to detect due to their apparent location. proper care and regular visits should allow your dentist to spot problems and thus recommend proper actions to take. Flossing scares many due to the apparent bleeding when it is [...]

Cavities is one of the surest signs of poor teeth care and unbeknown to most it can occur in the most unlikely places. When we talk of cavities, it is more associated with the crown or the top-part of the tooth which contacts food and other teeth as we eat day by day. Cavities on [...]

Ordinarily, you visit a dentist just for a general check up. The dentist will clean your teeth, examine them and sometimes when the need arises, x-ray your teeth. And based on the x-ray, he will know if there are signs of decay or other oral diseases. There will come a time when the dentist should [...]