by clinic | Jul 1, 2013 | Oral Care
Fluoride FAQ’s The most frequently asked questions about water fluoridation are answered below. What is fluoride? What is water Fluoridation? What are the benefits of water fluoridation? If I live in a non-fluoridated area, what amount of fluoride supplement...
by clinic | May 21, 2013 | Oral Care
Dental injuries A dental injury is usually caused by a blow to the face or mouth that results in one or more teeth being damaged or knocked out. This factsheet explains how to treat and prevent the most common dental injuries. About dental injuries First...
by clinic | May 21, 2013 | Oral Care
Smoking and Oral health Smoking leads to dental problems, including: Bad breath Tooth discoloration Inflammation of the salivary gland openings on the roof of the mouth Increased build up of plaque and tartar on the teeth Increased loss of bone within the jaw...
by clinic | Mar 12, 2013 | Oral Care
Gum and teeth change During pregnancy, your gums are more likely to become inflamed or infected. Most pregnant women have some bleeding of their gums, especially while brushing or flossing their teeth. Inflamed gums are called “gingivitis.” Infected gums...
by clinic | Feb 11, 2013 | Oral Care
The space inside the tooth from the center, known as the pulp chamber, that travels down the length of the root to the tip (or apex) is called a “canal,” or more specifically, a root canal. Human teeth may have one to four root canals, depending on the...
by clinic | Feb 11, 2013 | Oral Care
Often taken for granted, the monotonous task of brushing and flossing our teeth daily has never been more important in order to avoid gum disease and the risks gum disease place on our overall health. It has been estimated that 75% of Americans have some form of gum...
