Dental Frenectomy guide Of all medical procedures carried out on infants, a frenectomy is one of the most common.  A frenectomy is a name given to procedures that involve cutting of any of the body’s binding tissue. Usually, frenectomies are carried out on the genitals. Like in the event of circumcision. But in some cases, a frenectomy is used to mean an oral procedure that stops a lip tie or […]

Dealing With Hyperdontia: Supernumerary Teeth Supernumerary teeth or hyperdontia is a dental condition whereby the number of teeth that grow in the mouth exceeds the regular 20 primary teeth or the 32 permanent teeth. The condition is called hyperdontia and the extra teeth are called supernumerary teeth. These extra teeth can grow anywhere on the gum in the mouth, mostly on the dental arches. Children experience hyperdontia when they still […]

Are Implant Retained Dentures Suitable For You? If you have been looking into a good option to replace your missing teeth or existing denture, read this article on implant retained dentures. Visits to the dentist go beyond trying to ensure that the teeth and gums are healthy. Our daily lives affect our dental health and for various reasons, we may suffer the loss of teeth. The extraction of a decaying […]

Should You Pull Baby Teeth? It has become a common practice among parents to pull out loose baby teeth dangling in their child’s mouth. In some cases, it may be a baby tooth trying to make way for the permanent tooth, or an accidental impact on the tooth causing it to leave its base (the gum) and causing the child some discomfort.  The question remains: Should you pull a loose […]

What You Should Know About Dental Sealants Cavities and bacterial infections in the mouth are common problems experienced by both children and adults. So there is always a need to take extra care of the teeth. Brushing the teeth and flossing regularly are recommended ways to take care of your teeth, but getting to down in the deep grooves of the teeth may prove impossible sometimes.  The invention of tooth […]

A Guide To 12 Year Molars As children develop into teenagers, they will start to experience different physical changes some of which involve their teeth. And that’s why it’s necessary to talk about 12 year molars in this piece. You’re probably thinking of what it was like when your little one started growing their teeth as a baby. If you are having troubling thoughts, there’s really no need to be […]

Lip Biting After Dental Work When it comes to dental procedures in kids, child lip biting after dental work is a very common complication with some children and can also happen to their their cheeks and tongues.  The reason that children do this is simple. It could be because the child cannot feel anything so they accidentally bite or chew on the area or it could be because of the […]

Can Bad Teeth Cause Weight Gain? If you are gaining weight and don’t know why, then there is a possibility that your oral health could be playing a role in it. It is hard to imagine that bad teeth can cause weight gain, but it is true. There is a complicated relationship between your overall health and oral health. There are several ways in which bad teeth and poor oral […]

Guide to Mouth Taping Today, lots of Americans aren’t getting adequate levels of sleep and this is usually a result of sleeping disorders. A lack of sufficient sleep time eventually leads to a plethora of problems (some of which affect oral health). Luckily, with the help of a simple technique called mouth taping, you finally have a fighting chance over your sleeping woes.  This simple, inexpensive method of mouth taping […]

With dental appointments, often comes stress and anxiety. When the author of this article approached me to collaborate on a “ways to relieve stress and anxiety article”, I knew it would be a perfect fit for my readers. Here are 10 useful ways to relieve stress and anxiety. 10 Useful Ways to Relieve Stress and Anxiety 1. Consider Supplements Several supplements are used to reduce stress and anxiety. Here is […]