Soins dentaires

How to Brush Your Teeth
Author: Donald Urquhart

The daily admonition to "brush your teeth" is a well known childhood refrain, and we know we should if only to avoid the dreaded dentist drill.
However, if you don't know how to brush properly, you can do as much damage to your precious teeth and gums as if you never brushed at all... read >
 

Information on Toothache
Author: Peterhutch

"Toothache" usually refers to pain around the teeth or jaws. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth or jaw problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, gum disease, disease of the jaw joint (temporo- mandibular joint), or spasms of the muscles used for chewing. The severity of a toothache can range from chronic and mild to sharp and excruciating. The pain may be aggravated by chewing or by cold or heat... read >

What is a Smile Makeover?
Author: Patricia Woloch

A complete smile makeover creates a dazzling smile using the latest advances in dental technology, including veneers, crowns or dental implants. Regardless of the treatment, the result is enhanced beauty, increased confidence and a smile you’ll never hide behind again... read >

Treating Bruxism Through Hypnosis
Author: Jay Sanders

Right now, hypnosis is used to treat a lot of behavioral problems. And during the recent years, experts are taking advantage of its use for bruxism. Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding. Teeth grinding is that annoying sound people unknowingly make while asleep... read>

Lost Tooth: What Options are Available?
Author: Jennifer Kimberley

If you have lost a tooth, don’t worry. There are many options available today to reconstruct your mouth so that it will look and function like it did before you lost your tooth... read >

 

Dental Problems in Children With Acid Reflux
Author: Samuel Whatley

If your child has dental problems then acid reflux could be the culprit. When experiencing acid reflux, stomach acid travels through the esophagus and out of the mouth. This exposes your child's teeth to the stomach acid.
Now if this happens every other blue moon, there is no real need to be concerned. If this happens on a more consistent basis, then the outer layer of the tooth can become damaged... read >

Mouth Guards to Protect Children's Teeth
Author: Steven Brazis

Mouthguards are essential if your child is playing sports. Many organized sports require them, but if they are uncomfortable, children don't always wear them. Parents should make sure they do... read >
 

Choosing a Cosmetic Dentist
Author: Patricia Woloch

Just because general dentists claim to know certain cosmetic procedures doesn’t necessarily make them the right person for the job. You need to consider someone who has experience with all types of cosmetic dentistry on a daily basis and who will treat your whole mouth, not just offer piecemeal treatment. Sometimes well-meaning dentists will actually do more harm than good by doing a little here and there, creating more problems instead of fewer... read >