Oral hygiene

Fluoride is a naturally occurring organic compound or mineral that is most widely known as an additive that is used to reduce tooth decay. About 100 years ago it was found that people who drank water that came from wells that were rich in fluoride had fewer cavities in their teeth, and over time it became accepted that fluoride treatments could help prevent tooth decay. The practice of adding it to water supplies began to be done all over the USA when it was authorized by President and former…

Did Your Dental Crown Fall Out? Follow These 4 Steps You could be eating a meal and suddenly realize your tooth doesn’t feel right to you. Chances are that your dental crown fell out unexpectedly, and now you don’t know what to do. Thankfully, dental crowns can be saved and placed back into your mouth. Follow these 4 steps to know what you should do in this situation. Assess The Situation You will most likely feel or hear something that makes you stop chewing and think about what is loose in…

You wake up and your jaw is sore or you have a slight headache. It happens here and there. It doesn’t seem like a big deal until one day in your 50’s or 60’s you notice your teeth look shorter, a lot shorter. What happened? Data shows 60%+ people grind their teeth at night. Chronic teeth grinding is called Bruxism. This means for some portion of 8 hours a day you are wearing down your teeth. Not only wearing them down, but creating stress fractures that can lead to crowns and root canals. One…

dental implants, they can be the best option to replace one or several missing teeth. Can’t decide on a method to fix your missing teeth? Complete Family Dentistry can help you decide on the best option for your missing teeth. http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/dental-health-dentures#1…

Chewing is normal and healthy activity of dogs; it's part of their natural behavior. This behavior though becomes destructive and annoying which is completely unnecessary because there are ways to stop them from chewing. Owners must understand that their dogs may be chewing to sooth their sore teething gums, trying to relieve tension and anxiety, are bored, and they may be having dental problems. Here are the top 5 ways to stop your dog from chewing: #1. Dog-proof (chew-proof) your house. This…

the time you'll be able to floss. This one has over 90 seconds of capacity for a full flossing experience. You won't have to refill and restart the flosser. Flosser and toothbrush combo – There's no need to purchase two different machines for your oral care needs. The flosser and toothbrush are part of the same unit. It saves space on the bathroom counter and uses only one outlet. Sonic toothbrush – The rechargeable toothbrush has sonic capabilities. It boasts 25% more speed, which leads to…

Abdullah Al-Suraie April, 5.2015 Class: A Mr. Washington Focus Problem: Does chewing gum help you concentrate more efficiently? Prelab: The independent variable is the gum, and the independent variable is the level of concentration. The control group used no gum. The place and surrounding environment was constant for all. All participants were mails that are the ages between 14-16 years old. The questions were given to all participants, and they were given five minutes to study the…

Dental Implants: What Happens Before The Procedure Are you missing some of your teeth due to issues with gum disease? Your imperfect smile may have motivated you to look for a way to fix it. One way to restore missing teeth is with dental implants. Unlike partial dentures, dental implants will be a permanent fixture in your mouth that should last the rest of your life. There is a process that you must go through before a dentist can install dental implants. It involves getting a thorough…

The classification of periapical lesions of endodontic origin and clinical evaluation of the aetiology and pathogenesis of their development There are various literatures that classify periapical lesions. Often these have been based on histological findings and so the resulting classifications having minor differences in terminology. This could easily lead to confusion between clinicians and subsequently incorrect diagnosis. The correct diagnosis of any disease is the foundation to the…

and a large MOD amalgam is present. The patient is a heavy bruxer and she admits that she wakes up sometimes grinding her teeth. The dentist recommends a crown to restore the tooth. In this patient, the sings I will see when doing an extra an intra oral examinations are enlarged masseter muscle, temporomandibular joint pain, clicking or locking; wear of cusps, and in some extreme cases shortened teeth, indentations of posterior teeth inside of cheeks and borders of the tongue, tooth sensitivity…