If there were a quick and painless way to identify pre-cancerous cells in the mouth of someone you loved, would you want them to try it? What if that person were you? The truth is, as uncomfortable as it may be to even think of the word “cancer,” thinking about it, and thus detecting it early, is the key to eradicating it. That’s why, if you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, you should schedule a visit. The oral exam that accompanies your … [Read more...] about Protecting Yourself Against Oral Cancer
Combating Tetracycline Stains. What Works?
Living with tetracycline-stained teeth can be a challenge to your self-esteem … and a challenge for your dentist to correct. The reason is those brownish-gray stains caused by exposure to the antibiotic tetracycline took place prior to the eruption of your teeth. As a result, unlike coffee, wine and tea stains that exist on the surface of one’s teeth, tetracycline stains are “intrinsic” stains, meaning they’re within the tooth – in fact, part of … [Read more...] about Combating Tetracycline Stains. What Works?
Why Vitamin C Is Good for Your Mouth?
Because fruit is good for you, of course! And, there’s nothing worse than a bout with scurvy when your three-hour tour lands you on an uncharted desert isle, à la Gilligan and rest of the castaways. Since the dawn of maritime adventures, scurvy has been the scourge of the sailors the world over. Ever wondered why pirates are missing a lot of teeth? That’s scurvy. Lengthy trips on the open sea without fresh fruit and vegetables, meant … [Read more...] about Why Vitamin C Is Good for Your Mouth?
Brushing Without Toothpaste: Should You Even Bother?
It’s happened to all of us. You’re unpacking your travel bag after a long trip, and you’re dyin’ to get to bed. Eager to brush up and hit the rack, you grab your toothbrush, and aim for the toothpaste. Nothing. Groggy-eyed, you fumble around some more, searching. Still nothing. Looks like you forgot the toothpaste – again. After the front desk informs you they’re out, you wonder what you’re going to do. Should you even bother to brush? Well, as … [Read more...] about Brushing Without Toothpaste: Should You Even Bother?
Four Tips to Help Alleviate the Discomfort of TMJ
Do you suffer from frequent headaches? Feel a “popping” or “clicking” sensation in your jaw when you eat or talk? Deal with regular aches and pains in and around your jaw and lower ear? If so, you may have what is known as TMJD – or, temporal mandibular joint disorder. What Is TMJD? TMJD is a serious, and often progressive condition resulting from mechanical stress to the jaw and its surrounding muscles. It’s often caused by of an injury to the … [Read more...] about Four Tips to Help Alleviate the Discomfort of TMJ
National Smile Month
Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better. Smile to improve your health, your stress level, and your attractiveness. Smiling is just one way to look younger, and a fun way to live longer. Read about the others and try as many as you can. 1. Smiling Makes Us Attractive We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is … [Read more...] about National Smile Month
