Practicing a good oral hygiene regime that includes brushing, flossing, and rinsing the mouth with antiseptic mouthwash keeps your teeth and gums healthy. Sometimes you may notice your gums hurt after flossing. Does this mean that you should avoid flossing from now on? Is it usual to experience pain and bleeding from gums after flossing […]
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How To Clean Your Mouth Guard
Dentists may recommend a retainer after braces treatment to prevent the teeth from shifting back to their original positions. A night guard may be recommended to stop teeth grinding. Both appliances need to be kept clean to prevent the accumulation of bacteria. It also helps your appliance stay in shape for the years to come. […]
5 Tooth Decay Stages | Treatments & Prevention
Are you wondering what the stages of tooth decay are? If yes, read along to explore tooth decay stages. We will also give you some on how to prevent it from happening. Tooth decay is damage to a tooth caused by plaque turning sugars into acid. It can potentially lead to early cavities, tooth abscesses, […]
Can You Smoke After a Root Canal?
Your mouth can feel numb and tender after a root canal procedure. If you’re a smoker, you may wonder whether smoking is safe after the procedure. A root canal is performed when the pulp (the soft center of your tooth) becomes infected or damaged. Once damaged, it can become vulnerable to infection or inflammation and […]
7 Reasons For Tooth Pain Under Crown Which Comes and Goes
Who does not like to own a crown? But when it comes to dental crowns, things are a little different. The dentist places a dental crown when the tooth originally loses its integrity and strength. A dental crown effectively covers and protects the tooth underneath. However, it does not save the tooth from pain. If […]
Deep Vs. Regular Cleaning
You probably think that brushing and flossing that you do at home is enough to keep your oral health in check. Not to bust your bubble, but regular cleaning does not necessarily mean that there will be no oral cavity complications. Deep cleaning of teeth from a dentist is an essential part which many of […]