I am proud to say that I have all my own teeth at the age of 65. While that may not sound unusual to some people, everyone in my family who is my age or older wears dentures. I always tell people that that flossing is the key to good dental health. I have arthritis in my hands, but I don't let it keep me from flossing every day. My trick is to use those little "flossers" you can buy at the drug store. They have plastic handles floss stretched out on top of the handle. These make flossing easier on days when my arthritis is acting up. I started this blog to let other people know that they can keep their teeth healthy into old age when they take care of them. If you have hand pain, find ways to make flossing easier, like I did.
27 August 2015
It can sometimes be hard as a parent to get your children excited about practicing healthy oral hygiene habits, such as brushing their teeth daily and going to the dentist every six months. But when it comes time for your child to begin losing their baby teeth at around age five or six, the experience may be intimidating or frightening to them. You can improve your child's experience of losing each of their baby teeth by making each lost tooth episode fun and magical.
13 August 2015
When you are missing a tooth in your mouth, it can be embarrassing and can lead to other dental problems; however, there are ways to fix this problem. If you do not want to invest thousands of dollars for a dental implant, the next best solution is choosing a dental bridge. Dental bridges can also be expensive, but they can last a very long time if you care for them properly.
27 July 2015
Once your child starts regularly seeing the dentist by the age of one, you'll need to promote healthy oral care habits at home to ensure that each dental checkup reflects healthy teeth and gums. Proper dental care involves more than brushing twice a day, even as a young child. Here are a few ways you can help your little one ace their oral exam each time they visit the dentist:
14 July 2015
Does your oral health come second to the rest of your busy life? Perhaps you realize it's been so long since you saw the dentist, you've forgotten his name. Maybe when your coworker suggests a breath mint, she has a valid reason. Perhaps you haven't needed to replace your toothbrush every two months because it's not getting used very often, and dental floss hasn't been on your grocery list in a really long time.
30 June 2015
Radiation treatments for head and neck cancer can have ill effects on your mouth, teeth and gums. Below you will learn about three dental issues that are prevalent with head and neck radiation therapy and simple things that you can do to help prevent damage to your teeth. Tooth Decay Normal saliva production helps to rinse away bacteria, germs and acidic food particles in your mouth, which helps to prevent tooth decay. Radiation treatments that are aimed at the head and neck area can harm the salivary glands and this causes a decrease in saliva production and a condition called dry mouth.