Successful Dental Care for People With Arthritis: Five Things You Need

Posted on 2 September 2015

Taking care of your teeth when you have arthritis can be difficult, especially as you lose more and more of the manual dexterity and strength of your hands. If you or a loved one has arthritis, there are a range of surprising things that can make dental care easier. Here are five essentials you need. 1. Rubber Ball If you have trouble grasping your toothbrush, it can help to enlarge the handle. [Read More]

3 Ways Cosmetic Dentists are Using Botox to Improve Your Smile

Posted on 7 August 2015

If you haven't visited the dental chair recently, then you probably don't know about the innovations that Botox is bringing to cosmetic dentistry. You may also have the misconception that Botox treatments are only for fine lines and wrinkles or that they are only offered as a medical spa option. The truth is, Botox treatments are being used by cosmetic dentists who are looking for ways to improve their clients smiles before and following certain procedures. [Read More]

How to Find the Right Family Dentist

Posted on 9 July 2015

Finding a family dentist may seem easy considering the many dental care facilities around. However, getting the right dentist to meet the dental needs of the whole family is not a task that should be taken lightly. You need to find a dentist with adequate training and clinical experience in various dental procedures. The Internet is a good starting point to find good family dentists from your area. There are dentist rating sites where actual patients give reviews on different dentists depending on the dental services they received. [Read More]

Oral Health and Hygiene: Causes of Halitosis

Posted on 12 June 2015

Halitosis is commonly known as bad breath and it refers to the presence of an unpleasant odor in exhaled breath. The problem can be chronic or occur periodically depending on the causative issue. There are different sources of halitosis, and they are not all linked to poor dental and oral health. These causes include respiratory tract infections and systemic illnesses like sinus and liver diseases. If you do not have these conditions, the causal issue is in one of your oral structures. [Read More]

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Oral Health and Genetic Risk Factors

Hi! My name is Molly, and in spite of being diligent about brushing and flossing, I suffer from a lot of oral health issues including cavities and gum disease. I have realized over the years how big of a role genetics plays in oral health, and I find it to be such an exciting topic that I have created a blog about it. In this blog, I am going to include info about genetics and dentistry, but I am also going to include posts about what to do if you "inherited" challenging teeth from your family. For example, sealants have helped me to avoid cavities. I hope you find this blog useful, and that you keep returning to read its posts! --Molly

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