teeth care tips

  Kid’s dentistry can be a complex topic. There is a lot that goes into promoting good oral health for your kids. Beyond just brushing and flossing; diet and food choice has a large impact on dental health. And beyond general dental health, there can be issues with baby teeth and adult teeth coming in, and orthodontic problems as well. That is why it is vital that parents understand the most common dental problems that their kids may face. Here are five of the most common dental problems seen with children. Dental Tooth Decay Tooth decay is actually the most common health problem in children. More than asthma, diabetes, or other ailments, tooth decay is the most prevalent. Children’s teeth are more sensitive than adult teeth, and without proper brushing and flossing, tooth decay can rot away teeth. It has been estimated that almost half of all children between the ages of two and five years old have at least one cavity. Fluoride toothpaste and a diet focusing on calcium can go a lo...

Most people know that tooth infections are best avoided. Tooth infections are painful and they can result in teeth needing to be pulled. Worse, they can cause very real health complications that extend far beyond the mouth.  Everyone has germs in their mouths. In fact, bacteria cover our teeth, tongue, and every other surface of the mouth. But a healthy mouth has natural protection against infection. When cracks appear in that armor — through cavities, gum disease, or dental trauma — bacteria can find their way in and start to cause trouble.  Tooth infections can affect the tooth itself, or they can cause pockets of infection in the tooth root and nearby gums. These pockets of infection are called abscesses. Keep reading to find out what to do if your tooth is causing you trouble. Tooth infection symptoms Pain is often the most common sign of a tooth infection — but the pain isn’t always limited to the affected tooth. Because our teeth are connected to so many nerves, pai...

  The importance of brushing your teeth is highly under-rated. In fact not brushing your teeth or maintaining good oral hygiene puts you at risk for serious health complications. This blog discusses the reasons why oral health is important as we age and why neglecting the oral health of older adults, especially in long term care homes (LTCH), can be considered a form of elder abuse. Why is oral health care an important health issue in LTCH? The #1 cause of death in LTCH residents is pneumonia and the link with oral health is well known (1;2)! Pneumonia can be acquired when bacteria laden secretions travel to the lungs. There is an accumulation of bacteria in the dental plaque and this bacteria sits in the mouth, teeth (including dentures), oral mucosa, and under the gums,. The bacteria can easily travel to the respiratory tract and can become pneumonia. There is also evidence that maintaining adequate oral hygiene can prevent pneumonia (3;4). Approximately one in 10 cases of death ...

  No matter how good the dentist is, everyone will be happy if going to the dentist is only limited to the check-up appointments.  But good dental care is crucial.  If you take good care of your teeth, you can hope to be spared dental diseases such as caries or periodontitis.  In our article we would like to give you tips on what proper dental care should look like. Would you rather speak to the expert on site?  Or do you have dental problems that should be treated?  HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU BRUSH YOUR TEETH? Probably the most important dental care tip for healthy teeth is also the top priority here: regular tooth brushing!  But how often do you have to  clean your teeth  ? Roughly speaking: in the morning after breakfast and in the evening before going to bed.  In the case of large spaces between the teeth, in which numerous food residues can settle, it can be advisable to clean the teeth again after meals.  Leftovers of food between t...