Dental Advices

Toothaches are one of those things that we can be sure even our forefathers dealt with. We shudder when we hear how some people solve their toothaches with a monkey wrench. Our elders also had some pretty good solutions as well. In these articles, you can see the evolution of dentistry into its present form.

The History Of Dentistry Pt. I- At First There Was Tooth Decay. Toothaches are one of those things that we can be sure even our forefathers dealt with. We shudder when we hear how some people solve their toothaches with a monkey wrench. Our elders also had some pretty good solutions as well. In these articles, you can see the evolution of dentistry into its present form.

At home dental care is a part of our everyday routines, but we often do not know what to do with dental problems that may arise regardless of our most valiant efforts.

If eyes are the window of the soul, than the mouth is the window to your physical well being. Swollen or receded gums, tooth decay, tooth loss and other tooth and mouth illnesses can be the signs of other, greater health issues, such as heart problems, diabetes, cancer, vitamin deficiency, and can have other, more far reaching consequences, such as premature birth.

Wearing dentures can cause the gums underneath the dentures to become swollen, irritated or painful. This condition is what is referred to as a denture sore, and nearly half of all people who wear dentures, from first time denture wearers to those of us who have worn dentures for a long time experience this condition.

Bonjela is a gel used for the treatment of mouth ulcers and denture sores. It is an antiseptic, keratolytic gel, with its main ingredients being salt choline, salicylic acid and cetalkonium chloride. There are many different kinds of Bonjela available, they make a special brand of teething gel, and also have some that have added active ingredients, for example lidocaine. All of the different kinds of Bonjela are used orally, and are meant to relieve pain and the causes of pain in the mouth. Bonjela is NOT an antibiotic, but it is highly antiseptic.

If a planned root canal session does not happen for a long time, or a minor infection or decay is not spotted because it is not visible, the tooth it is on or near may become abscessed. This is a problem, as an abscess is a very serious thing indeed.

You may be faced with the difficult situation of having lost a filling, either temporary or permanent, and cannot get an appointment to see your dentist. Luckily, there are certain things you can do to temporarily fill your cavity. Note that this is not a permanent solution, and you should still see your dentist as soon as possible.

Getting tooth alignment treatments is a commitment. That’s why it should come as no surprise that patients have lots of questions before getting them. Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions that patients have before they get braces, so you will not need to take a day off of work just to ask an orthodontist.

Where we live affects our dental health, as what we eat and how often we brush is a cultural issue first and foremost. But where we live also affects how often we go to the dentist for a checkup or for any sort of dental treatment.