What are Abscessed Teeth?

 What are Abscessed Teeth?

Abscesses refers to when a tooth infection was caused by a pocket of pus, residing in the tissue around the tooth. If left untreated, it can lead to serious matters.  When the pulp of a tooth dies due to damage or decay, bacteria will begin to grow from the dead tissue that is left.  This bacteria will eventually spread from the root of the dead tooth into the tissue that is below and create a pocket of pus, called the abscess.

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Common Dental Problems

Common Dental Problems

Keeping a healthy mouth and a good oral hygiene is crucial. To keep your mouth healthy, you should visit your dentist regularly, however there are some solutions as well that you can do on your own to solve your dental problems.

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The Dangers Of Teeth Grinding

 The Dangers Of Teeth Grinding

Teeth clenching or bruxism is a habit that is observable in a number of people. It usual occurs when a person is in deep sleep, and is sometimes unaware of grinding his teeth. It is important to put a stop into this habit at once, if observed, because it is not only annoying especially if one has a sleeping partner, but it is also damaging to the teeth and to one’s oral health.

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The Dreaded Root Canal

 The Dreaded Root Canal

Sometimes, when you have a toothache, the cause is due to the tooth being severely decayed. If the toothache is causing you severe pain, the never on the inside of the tooth may be dying or already dead. If this is the case, you’ll need to either have the tooth extracted or the nerve removed from the tooth, in order to remove the abscess. Removing the nerve will save the tooth, and is known as a root canal.

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A Closer Look At Flossing

A Look At Flossing

Along with brushing your teeth, you should also be flossing on a daily basis. Flossing will remove plaque and debris in areas that your toothbrush isn’t able to reach. A buildup of plaque can lead to gum disease or tooth decay, which is why flossing is very important. If you floss immediately after brushing, you’ll notice that your gums and teeth will be much healthier.

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Fun Ways to Reward Your Child for a Successful Dental Appointment

Fun Ways to Reward Your Child for a Successful Dental Appointment

Going to the dentist doesn’t have to be an unpleasant activity. In fact, if you plan a fun activity after the dentist, it can be something that your child looks forward to. The first step is to decide how you’re going to present the reward to your child.

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Brush Up On Your Dental Care Knowledge

Brush Up On Your Dental Care Knowledge

So many people hate the way their teeth look. After all, they are the first thing that people notice about you. If they do not please you, you may not feel so confident. Read on to learn how to make your teeth look their best so that you can feel better about them.

Make sure you are brushing your teeth twice a day. Brushing is an absolute must, according to the ADA. This is the bare minimum you should do to protect your teeth, so make it a part of your daily routine.

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Bad Breath Medicine May Be The Culprit

Bad Breath Medicine May Be The Culprit

If a thorough brushing and a breath mint are ineffective in your fight against bad breath, you may have a serious condition that, if not looked into, could cause detrimental effects to your teeth, mouth and gums.

This condition is called xerostomia. More commonly known as dry mouth, medications are one of the most common causes of the disorder.

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Risks of Smоkіng After Dental Procedure

Risks of Smоkіng After Dental Procedure

Whеthеr уоu need tо get your wіѕdоm tooth extracted оr rооt саnаl рrосеdurе done, іt іѕ always bеѕt tо bе knоwlеdgеаblе аbоut thе rіѕkѕ оf соmрlісаtіоnѕ that саn arise, іf you ѕmоkе. Aѕ wе all knоw, smoking is injurious to the lungѕ, has lоng term соmрlісаtіоnѕ to thе оthеr оrgаnѕ, but it also саuѕеѕ іmmеdіаtе hаrm after dеntаl trеаtmеnt.

Aраrt frоm the lіnk bеtwееn respiratory dіѕеаѕеѕ and ѕmоkіng, thеrе аrе numеrоuѕ oral hеаlth rіѕkѕ thаt аrе аѕѕосіаtеd with іt including bаd brеаth, dіѕсоlоrаtіоn of teeth, loss of bone іn thе jаw, high rіѕk оf dеvеlоріng оrаl cancer, lоw success rаtеѕ оf dental implants, build uр of tаrtаr and plaque. Mоѕt оf thе dеntіѕtѕ and dосtоrѕ wаr against the onset оf ѕеrіоuѕ gum dіѕеаѕеѕ аnd оrаl саnсеrѕ due to the hаbіt оf smoking. After all, nісоtіnе іѕ a toxic ѕubѕtаnсе thаt damages hеаlthу tіѕѕuе аbruрtlу and реrmаnеntlу.

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Natural Ways To Avoid Teeth Discoloration

Natural Ways To Avoid Teeth Discoloration

Everyone wants to keep their teeth pearly white. The only problem is that it can be hard to do. With all the different things we eat, teeth discoloration can be normal. The good news is that there are some things that you can do to help keep your pearly whites shiny and bright naturally.

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