Choosing an Oral Surgeon in Port Macquarie: What You Need to Know

Oral Surgery - choosing, macquarie, oral, port, surgeon, what - 1 September 2020

You’ve noticed your teeth and even your jaw, have been hurting lately, especially at night. Before the pain gets worse, you know before long that it probably needs to be looked at by your regular dentist. However, is a trip to the dentist going to be enough or should you see an oral specialist? More importantly, how do you even find out? Ahead, we’ll discuss what you need to know about oral surgery and choosing an oral surgeon in Port Macquarie. What is Oral Surgery? Oral surgery pertains to any surgery that is performed in and around the mouth and […]

What is CNO: Causes, Symptoms and Side Effects

Ask a Dentist, Holistic Dentistry - causes, cno:, effects, side, symptoms, what - 1 November 2018

Oral health is a major component of overall well being. With that said, there are many factors that contribute to oral health you may not know about. While having a robust oral health regimen is crucial, you may not know that the way you breath can also impact oral health. Mouth breathing, either while you sleep or during the waking hours, can have a major impact on how your teeth develop. Chronic mouth breathing is generally caused by one issue—chronic nasal obstruction (CNO). What is CNO? CNO is a chronic condition described as an inability to deliver the proper amount […]

What Exactly IS “Holistic Dentistry”?

Holistic Dentistry, Tooth Decay - dentistry, exactly, what - 8 February 2018

In dentistry, the range of philosophies, techniques, and practices varies almost as much as the medical field at-large. Just like in standard medicine, dentistry has a whole sector of practices commonly known as “holistic dentistry,” very similar to “holistic medicine,” which deserves in some respects attention and scrutiny. Otherwise known as biological dentistry, biologic dentistry, alternative dentistry, and several other names, holistic dentistry is a practice that is uncommon but growing steadily in dental medicine. The important concept is “holistic,” which in this context means being geared toward whole-body, or in some cases emotional and spiritual health, in tandem with […]

What Causes Dry Mouth & How to Treat It

Ask a Dentist - causes, mouth, treat, what - 5 December 2017

It is quite common to feel dryness in your mouth, maybe because you don’t have enough saliva, dehydration, and even genetic disorders. Therefore, many people wonder how to fix dry mouth symptoms, and it is a rather frequent symptom in dental clinics. Up to 30% of people have experienced dry mouth symptoms, most of these symptoms are not as bad as to affect their quality of life, but in certain situations it can be accounted as a sign for yet other conditions that may need care and attention. Therefore, in this article we will cover why it happens, how it […]

What Are Dental Sealants and How are They Helping Kids Smile

Dental Hygiene for Kids, Holistic Dentistry, Tooth Decay - dental, helping, kids, sealants, they, what - 16 November 2016

It’s long been understood that whenever possible, preventative measures are far better and cheaper than treating a problem that’s already developed. Basic preventative measures like brushing and flossing are already a part of most people’s daily oral care routine. But others, such as getting dental sealants, are too costly for some people to afford despite their well-documented positive effect on cavity prevention. To address this issue and help increase children’s access to preventative oral care, school districts across the US in low socioeconomic areas have begun offering programs that provide subsidized dental sealants to kids while they’re at school. According […]

What You Need to Know About How to Floss Properly

Ask a Dentist, Dental Hygiene for Kids, Healthy Living Tips - about, floss, know, need, properly, what - 29 October 2016

The Lowdown On Flossing Although there has been some recent scientific controversy concerning the benefits of flossing versus not flossing, most of the nation’s dentists still tout flossing importance to healthy teeth. Most American Dental Association (ADA) members—and even WebMD.com—continue to praise flossing benefits as an important method of keeping your teeth and gums healthy. Should You Floss Before or After Brushing? Some ADA dentists recommend flossing before brushing, since flossing is not a “fun” process. They believe some people will forego flossing if they wait until after brushing. Some dentists believe you’re better off using floss after brushing to […]

What You Need to Know About Gum Disease

Ask a Dentist, Holistic Dentistry - about, disease, know, need, what - 28 October 2016

Get The Facts On Gum Disease Gum disease is more appropriately called “periodontal disease.” It is a key cause of tooth loss and it is linked to other dangerous diseases, like diabetes and heart (cardio) issues. Symptoms of gum disease include swollen, red, and bleeding gums. These also are the early signs of gum disease. According to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) this unfortunate “link” to other diseases has been confirmed by multiple studies. AAP also states there are different types of gum disease. What Is Gum Disease and Its Forms? Gum disease typically involves plaque that has spread […]

What Causes Sensitive Teeth and 4 Tips for Dealing With It

Ask a Dentist, Tooth Decay - causes, dealing, sensitive, teeth, tips, what - 24 October 2016

Have Sensitive Teeth? Here’s What You Need to Know: Sensitive teeth typically react badly to hot or cold food and beverages. They can send severe pain signals that flows throughout your body. In some cases, your teeth become sensitive to cold substances only. In other cases, your teeth become sensitive to heat, but not to cold. In other cases, you feel teeth sensitivity to hot and cold. What Causes Sensitive Teeth If you have sensitive teeth you could blame one of multiple causes. Among the common causes of sensitive teeth are the following items. Lack of sufficient tooth enamel, lost […]

What You Need to Know About Geriatric Dental Care

Ask a Dentist, Healthy Living Tips, Holistic Dentistry - about, dental, geriatric, know, need, what - 19 October 2016

What You Need to Know About Geriatric Dental Care On the surface, when it comes to geriatric dental care the news is good: aging Americans are keeping their teeth longer into their lives, and maintaining more of them, too. It’s definitely a victory for the dental health field that tooth removal and reliance on dentures is becoming less and less common. But the state of elderly dental care still has problems, and these are actually becoming more pronounced now that more elderly people are keeping their natural teeth. Dentistry professionals are speaking out about the specific concerns relating to the […]