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.
Don't Let Hand Pain Keep You from Flossing
Implant Restoration: An FAQ
21 July 2015
People who have broken, missing, or loose teeth can all benefit from a procedure called dental implant restoration. Dental implant restoration is conducted by oral surgeons. This FAQ is for those people who could benefit from dental implant restoration, but who don't know much about the procedure. What is dental implant restoration? Dental implant restoration is a two-stage tooth replacement procedure. The procedure begins with the implantation of prosthetic roots in the patient's gums and ends with the placement of the crown on the prosthetic root.
Has Your Oral Health Taken Second Place? Here's A Second Chance
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.
Three Dental Issues To Watch Out For During Head And Neck Radiation Treatments
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.
4 Ways To Feel Happier About Your Dentures
15 June 2015
Most people would rather retain their own teeth into old age than have to rely on dentures -- but that doesn't mean you have to feel depressed, frustrated, or uncomfortable with your new dental appliances. Here are four things you can do to help yourself accept dentures as part of your everyday life. 1. Schedule Adjustments as Needed Dentures wearers can expect a certain amount of soreness when they first receive their new dentures.
3 Effective Home Toothache Remedies For Temporary Relief
22 May 2015
Many people find a toothache to be one of the most painful conditions out there. Toothaches are often worse than the pain that accompanies another infection because there are so many nerves in your mouth, and because the infection has nowhere to go. There are no home remedies that can completely cure a toothache, unfortunately. You will have to go to the dentist for antibiotics, and possibly for root canal therapy or extraction in order to permanently fix the problem.