:Dental Cavities Guide

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 [...]

One of the ways to make dental health a habit in the family is by instilling in the children a certain awareness of this aspect of healthy living. It may not be easy to do, but nevertheless doable. One of the keys is by beginning early. This can be done by starting them at an [...]

Periodontitis is prevalent among people over 30 years old and is said to occur to those with preexisting gingivitis. Gingivitis is an oral condition in which the soft tissues around the tooth get inflamed. In this stage (gingivitis), bone loss does not yet occur, but is mostly characterized by gum bleeding while brushing teeth. Many [...]

Generally, it takes many months or in some cases, years, for a cavity to develop. In other cases, they never form to some people. For a tooth decay to develop, there should be presence of dietary sugars and dental plaques on the teeth. With the presence of these elements, a tooth demineralization occurs, which in [...]

If the gingivitis is left untreated, it will lead to periodontitis, which is an advanced gum disease causing your teeth to loosen and even fall out! More research shows that there is usually a link connecting poor oral health to heart disease. Apparently, bleeding gums provide an entry port for viruses or bacteria that can [...]

Is it true that cavities, when remained unchecked, can lead to heart disease? There are conflicting contentions with regard to this question, however, popular medical opinion attests to its veracity. The mouth is a favorite place for bacteria to breed. These bacteria even double or triple with the presence of cavities. Since cavities are open [...]

Parents want to know why is there a need to worry regarding cavities in baby teeth when in fact they are not yet permanent. The reason for that is because baby teeth actually have important purposes. If they were not given proper care, the parents may be facing a more serious problem in the future. [...]

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 [...]

Mothers will be happy to note that there are ways to avoid ECTD or Early Childhood Tooth Decay, otherwise known as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. First and most important way is to wean the child early from bottle feeding. When the child turns one and a half years old, the mother can start preparing him [...]