2015

3 Foods You Should Eat That Will Make Your Teeth Healthier

The foods you eat can either help you keep your teeth healthy, or they can make your teeth weaker and more vulnerable to cavities. If you take proper care of your teeth and go to the dentist regularly, you will have a better chance of having healthy teeth, but you may also want to start eating the right foods to help your teeth stay strong. Here are three foods you can eat that will actually help your teeth stay strong.

Tips For Getting Your Child Into Braces

If you have recently found out that your child is in need of braces, they may be fighting you on the issue. While you know braces are the best thing to do to correct their dental issues, they will more than likely be focusing on the negative aspects of wearing them. They may worry about what the kids in school will think, the irritation the braces may cause and the changes they will have to make once the braces are in place.

4 Ways To Lessen Orthodontic Pain

If you have braces, you know how uncomfortable they can become after they have just been tightened. Nevertheless, periodic adjustments to your braces are necessary for the alignment of your teeth to progress, and the pain that results is quite normal.  When you visit your orthodontist, he or she may make adjustments to your braces by moving, tightening or bending the arch wire. The arch wire is the metal wire that runs along the brackets of your braces and is attached by elastic bands.

Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) Affects Denture-Wearers Too!

If you feel a burning sensation in your mouth, that becomes progressively worse throughout the day, you could be experiencing Burning Mouth Syndrome, or BMS. BMS is far more common than you may realize, and even those who wear dentures are not exempt from the pain, discomfort, and mood swings that this condition can cause. Talk with your dental provider or denturist if you begin to experience any of the following BMS symptoms:

How to Brighten Your Smile

How important is a good smile in your life? Very important, according to a recent study that followed a group of women for 30 years. According to the study, the women who exhibited the most sincere smiles went on to live happier more successful lives. Here are some tips to help you brighten your smile. Whiten Your Teeth Of course one of the first things that comes to mind when thinking of a bright smile is white teeth.