Do You Brush Your Teeth Correctly? Maybe Not Many adults have been brushing incorrectly for their entire lives and have no idea that they are doing it wrong. In a study it was found that proper oral hygiene training resulted in a 50% reduction in plaque scores after only 3 months of active therapy.(DeVore et al., 1990)What does this mean? Many adults are practicing improper oral hygiene methods. (more…)
When teeth are missing there is a number of reasons to replace them. First aesthetically, this can be a difficult social problem. People with missing teeth have reported to think about the “tooth gap” with every smile and every conversation. In addition, eating can be problematic. Food can become lodged in an area with missing teeth and be annoying as well as damaging to the gingival tissue where the tooth or teeth previously resided. Functional problems also arise from missing teeth. Speech patterns can be affected if teeth in the front are missing. Missing teeth also make the face sag and indent and give the “old maid” look where the chin appears protruded. (more…)
Historically many people have seen children’s oral healthcare as almost optional. The care of deciduous teeth, otherwise known as baby teeth, was seen as of little importance. The idea was that they will fall out so the worst case scenario is not all that bad. This could not be further from the reality of the situation. Oral healthcare of deciduous teeth and a child’s gums and mouth are extremely important for the health of the permanent teeth as well as the overall health of the child. Neglecting the proper care can lead to irreparable problems later on and significant costs that are associated. This blog provides some tips and fundamentals of how to provide the best care of your child’s teeth and oral health. (more…)
