Oral Health Link to Whole Body Health: A Blog
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5 Teeth-Friendly Tips for Fruit Lovers
While fruit is full of vitamins and fibre, many people worry that it could be bad for teeth because it contains a lot of sugar. The following tips provide the facts about fruit and oral health so you can enjoy fruit in a tooth-friendly way. 1. Eat Fresh Fruit Whole, fresh fruit is the healthiest type of fruit for your teeth. Studies show that people who eat a lot of fresh fruit are less likely to develop cavities than people who avoid fruit.
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How to Care for Your Dental Implants
Dental implants, where a crown or a bridge is anchored to the jaw by surgery, is an effective method of cosmetic dentistry which should last for a lifetime. However, you will need to care for your implanted teeth just as you would with your natural teeth. This guide should help you keep your implant in top condition. Brushing Plaque can attack the gums around the implant and cause inflammation, just as with real teeth.
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Why is the Gum Around Your Implant Swollen?
If you've recently had a dental implant and you've never had this procedure before, you won't know exactly what to expect after the implant work is done. While your dentist will have told you what to expect and what might happen, you may not know what is normal and what is a problem. If your gum around the implant tooth develops problems, you may worry that something has gone wrong. How can you tell if this is a serious problem that needs more treatment?
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Why Porcelain Braces Are the Perfect Modern Alternative to Conventional Metal Braces
Are your teeth misaligned? If so, then you are the perfect candidate for orthodontic treatment. Orthodontics is a unique branch of dentistry that involves treating misaligned teeth, also called malocclusion of the teeth. Getting braces is the most common method of treating misaligned teeth. While metal braces have been the traditional choice of dental braces used for treating malocclusion, the use of non-metal braces is quickly gaining ground in recent years.
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3 Things To Know Before You Book In For Your Wisdom Tooth Removal
Wisdom teeth are pesky things which create an annoyance for some people, but not for others. As someone who has received a dentist's recommendation to preventively have their wisdom teeth removed to stop overcrowding in the mouth, you are wanting to decide when is the best time to book in for this surgical procedure. These are the three points you need to know about wisdom tooth removal which will help you decide when is the perfect time in your schedule to have them taken out.
You may have heard that cavities and oral decay are linked to things like heart disease, and, in fact, your oral health affects your entire body. Hi! My name is Brenda, and I like to look at things holistically. Because of that, I created this blog. I plan for its posts to look at the link between dental issues and other health issues. I hope that the people who visit this blog learn a few tips about oral care as well as gaining a deeper understanding of why it's so important. Healthy smiles indicate a healthy body, and I hope this blog helps you achieve both!