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Truths and Myths about Jaw Pain



Whenever you are struggling with jaw pain for well over one month, you need to see a dentist to check out what the problem might be. There are also several truths and myths relating to chronic jaw pain.

Improve Your Dental Hygiene

Poor oral hygiene not only causes unsightly cavities and tooth decay, but is also a risk factor in systemic diseases such as osteoporosis, bacterial pneumonia, cardiovascular diseases such as a heart attack and stroke, diabetes complications and low or very high birth weight. So it makes sense to do as much as you can to ensure good dental hygiene on a daily base. There are a few rules you can follow to encourage good oral hygiene.

Jaw Relaxing Fun Dental Facts



Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is generally treated with high seriousness, especially by patients going through torturing dental pain. However, this is the time to relax a little bit and forget about dental implants, drillings, detaching crowns or… extractions.

Wearing Dental Braces: Painful or Not?



Right before wearing braces for the first time, people are generally reluctant to have them attached to the teeth and they ask themselves whether braces do cause discomfort or pain. The truth is that when a set of braces are fitted to the teeth, they are not causing a huge degree of pain.

Xylitol: Sweet for You and Your Teeth



Last time you were waiting in line to pay for your groceries, you may have noticed various chewing gum brands advertising the use of xylitol in their products. You may have been left wondering what xylitol is, and why it is featured on gum labels.

A Well Balanced Diet Helps Keeping Teeth Bright & Healthy



In order to have a nice set of white and bright teeth that are also healthy in the inside, besides sticking to a daily brushing & flossing regimen, you also need to stick to a healthy diet. Bad sugars should definitely be avoided, and instead you should introduce into your diet food that is rich in essential vitamins and minerals.

Useful Tips for Clean and White Teeth



Taking care of the natural set of teeth that you are born with is very important. Of course, during lifetime one will go through a few fillings, or restorative dental procedures, but even so, it is very important to stick to a proper oral health regimen. The following are a few tips that you can easily follow, and by following these habits, you will get cleaner, stronger and whiter teeth.

Can Dental Caries Be Contagious Infection?

Recent researches in the dental health field point out that dental caries actually is contagious infection. The major enemies of the teeth are not only foods that contain sugar, but any other kind of food particles in the mouth that constantly feed the bacteria that cling to the teeth.

Researchers Skeptical About the Benefits of Eucalyptus Chewing Gum on Oral Hygiene

According to recent studies, the result of which has been published in the Journal of Periodontology, eucalyptol chewing gum helps greatly in treating bad breath. The study was conducted by Osaka University scientists, and they have measured the levels of bad breath on tested patients using halimeters and other measuring instruments.

Dry Mouth Symptoms Cured with Green Tea Lozenge

The study will test the efficacy of green tea lozenges for dry mouth symptoms. Researchers believe that the antioxidants present in the green tea leaf will greatly help patients suffering from this health condition.

Obama Cares for Your Child’s Dental and Overall Health



The United States Department of Agriculture has the power to bring new standards and regulations regarding the food that is sold throughout the schools. Thanks to the Healthy-Hunger Free Kids Act brought by the Obama administration, those schools that respect the new standards are eligible for refunds.

Tips to Avoid Teeth Discoloration and Remove Stains



Healthy teeth should be white, but this is true only partly. Shining white Hollywood smile is often a result of work of dentists and orthodontists. Natural tooth color has shades of yellow, gray or blue. Every person has its individual tooth color, as well as eye color or hair. Any dentist will tell you: the darker tooth enamel is the stronger.

Chewing Sugarless Gum Provides Affordable Protection against Tooth Decay



Many people may wonder if chewing gum is good or bad for their teeth. While it is true that chewing gum that contains sugar is bad for one’s teeth, there are numerous questions about the impact that the sugar free varieties have on oral health.

Xylitol: Sugar Substitutes May Be Good for Your Teeth



Sugar substitutes, like xylitol, have been found to offer you advantages in terms of tooth decay prevention as well as the prevention of gum disease.

Fruit Juice May be Bad for Your Teeth as Soft Drink



Many people try to resist eating sugary treats and drinking soft drinks in an effort to reduce tooth decay. As such, many people often reach for a glass of juice as opposed to a soft drink. However, the question is: Is fruit juice really any better for your teeth than the sugary soda?

Easy Ways to Help Keep Your Mouth Free of Plaque and Cavities



There is a new toothpaste on the market that claims to dissolve 88% more dental plaque than other toothpastes. This is a remarkable claim, since most dentists typically advise their patients that they need to have mechanical removal of bacterial plaque done by a professional every 3 to 6 months.

Alternative Methods for Cleaning Your Teeth at Home



Everyone knows that cleaning your teeth is important and that the basic necessities for doing so include toothpaste and a toothbrush. Yet, what happens when you forget to pick up toothpaste while buying your supplies? Are there alternative methods for cleaning your teeth just to ensure you keep them clean until you can get toothpaste?

Dental Health Contest for Bloggers. Everybody Wins!

Dental Health is Important contest for bloggers. Everybody wins!  Did you know that your dental health is strongly linked to many other health conditions beyond your mouth. Cavities and gum disease may contribute to many serious conditions, such as diabetes and respiratory diseases. Sometimes the first sign of a disease shows up in your mouth. [...]

Pediatric Dentists Educate Kids: National Children’s Dental Health Month



Pediatric dentists feel that there is an increasing need to spread awareness amongst the people by marking February as National children’s dental health month. Many pediatric dentists across the country educate children about good dental habits, importance of oral health and offer free dental services.

10 Tips to Deal with Dental Emergencies

Nowadays, dentists have many options for dealing with dental emergencies. We can benefit from advancements in dentistry, like pain management and techniques to restore teeth. Teeth can be restored with synthetic materials that resemble the natural teeth and are strong enough to bear any amount of load.

Bad Breath Causes and How to Get Rid of Bad Breath

Bad breath, medically termed as Halitosis is a condition that produces unpleasant feeling due to foul smell produced from the mouth. It occurs when people don’t take proper care of their oral cavity, and maintain poor oral hygiene. Its also affected and influenced by the foods that you eat, and your diet.

Avoid Tooth Decay with Dental Chewing Gum

Our mouth is like an open door to all kinds of bacteria and infection. It is highly important to have healthy teeth, because this guarantees that our body will always receive only clean and qualitatively chewed food. One of the modern and largely used method of keeping teeth healthy is the sugar-free dental chewing gum.

Top Ten Budget Tips to Keep Your Teeth Healthy

During these tough economic times, many regular activities are being put on hold-and that includes visits to the dentist. So how can people take care of their teeth now to avoid expensive dental procedures in the future? Chicago Dental Society dentists gave us the top ten budget-friendly ways to care for teeth at home.

Tips and Techniques for Eliminating Bad Breath

Millions of people suffer with bad breath. The good news is that with proper understanding and proper dental care bad breath can be virtually eliminated! Bad breath or halitosis usually originates from certain foods we eat or bacteria in our mouths that feed on left over food particles. Find out these easy tips and techniques for preventing and eliminating bad breath.

Taking Control of TMJ Disorder

You may not have heard of it, but you use it hundreds of times every day. It is the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ), the joint where the mandible (the lower jaw) joins the temporal bone of the skull, immediately in front of the ear on each side of your head.

Main Oral Hygiene Products

There are many oral hygiene products available to the general public: toothpastes, mouthwashes, denture cleaners, and, more recently, chewing gums and novel mouthwashes. Several of these products have antimicrobial components.

How to Chew Right, With Less Harm to Your Teeth

First, it is important to note that our teeth are subject to daily stresses such as chewing and teeth grinding, which wear away at our teeth and put a great deal of pressure on the tooth structure. These stresses put tremendous strain on our teeth, sometimes resulting in hairline stress fractures that eventually break teeth if left undetected.

Benefit of Chewing Gum on Teeth Health

The chewing of gum is said to be the world’s most common habit, with about 100,000 tons of it being consumed every year. Most of us are familiar with the negative aspects of chewing gum, when we find it on chairs, stuck under desks or contaminating pavements and therefore our shoes. However, there are also many benefits to chewing gum.