Things you need to know about Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Blog Highlights: Oral and maxillofacial radiology is a specialization in dentistry and a discipline in radiology An OMR can help doctors diagnose and make management plans for disorders and diseases on the face, mouth, and jaws He or she is tasked with interpreting images of the head, neck, and face from different radiographic modalities Oral […]
Important Facts about Oral Cancer
Blog Highlights: 42,000 Americans are diagnosed each year with oral and throat cancers Your dentist can check your mouth for signs of cancer through visual inspection and palpation You need to be mindful of the different signs and symptoms of cancer especially when they do not disappear in two weeks Heavy smokers and alcohol drinkers […]
Knowing all About Nitrous Oxide
Blog Highlights: Nitrous oxide can help patients to stay calm before getting a dental procedure Nitrous oxide is also known as laughing gas This gas is not meant to make you fall asleep This gas is mixed with oxygen; it is inhaled through your nose with the help of a mask Tingling on the limbs […]
Mouthwash Facts
Blog Highlights: Mouth washes can be used for different oral health purposes You can buy a mouthwash without a prescription and a dentist can help you choose which one would be best for your own needs Therapeutic mouthwashes can help you fight against gingivitis, tooth decay, and bad breath A cosmetic mouthwash can only temporarily […]
A few Facts about Mouth Sores
Blog Highlights: Dental health is not limited to your teeth; it is also about caring for the soft tissues within your mouth Mouth sores can be very painful, but they can heal on their own within a few weeks They can develop as a result of injury from dental appliances, or from infections and other […]
Knowing why you need to use Mouth guards
Blog Highlights: Losing teeth from injury or from blunt trauma can affect the way you talk, smile, and eat Mouth guards can help protect your teeth, and soft tissues within your mouth from sudden blows to the face A mouth guard must be considered as an essential part of your athletic gear especially when you […]
Knowing how to Deal with Missing Teeth
Blog Highlights: On average, adults aged 20-60 have at least 3 missing or decayed teeth Missing teeth can affect the way you talk or eat The space in between your teeth can cause adjacent teeth to shift A lot of people do not know that the average adult, aged anywhere from 20-64, actually has as […]
The Effects of Methamphetamine use on Dental Health
Blog Highlights: Meth is a widely used drug that can cause serious health problems Meth users typically suffer from severe gum disease and tooth decay Tooth decay and gum disease in meth users are caused by dry mouth and the lack of oral hygiene Meth users can experience intense pleasure from the drug but they […]
