Most people suffer from bad breath at some point in their lives. For example, it’s not uncommon for your mouth to smell a bit bad first thing in the morning before you have had a chance to brush your teeth. A heavy garlicky meal the night before may even leave you with morning breath that could stun a frog at 20 paces.
While regular bad breath isn’t usually anything to worry about, a change in the smell of your mouth may point to more serious oral health issues such as gum disease.…
If you’ve just had your first filling, or you’ve lost fillings in the past, you may be worried about this one falling out. A fallen-out filling means more time in the dentist’s chair and could cause further damage to your teeth. While no filling lasts forever, there are ways to preserve their lifespan. Take note of these 3 tips to avoid filling loss, and make sure you visit your dentist immediately if your filling comes loose.…
There is often an endless list of things to do and places to go when one is overseas. For an increasingly large number of travelers, having a problematic wisdom tooth extracted or having dental implants installed mid-way through the holiday experience is a welcome idea. This is because the cost of dental treatment in some foreign countries is significantly lower than the cost of such treatment in Australia.
There are several factors to consider when evaluating the significantly lower cost of an overseas dental appointment.…
A common reason people brush their tongue is to eliminate bad breath, but tongue brushing can have many other health benefits (oral and otherwise) that you may not be familiar with. Take a look at some of the lesser-known health benefits that come with brushing your tongue.
Improves sense of taste
You may have noticed that your tongue has a thick white coating from time to time - this white film is essentially a toxic buildup of any food you may have sampled throughout the day and is the reason your taste buds can appear dulled.…
Have you ever wondered how the teeth of the prehistoric people looked like? If you have, the most likely notion that struck your mind is that these people had stained teeth, crooked teeth, or a poor oral hygiene. It is not hard to think so either, since these people had limited resources to improve their dental appearance; there were no toothpastes, toothbrushes, or advanced medical treatments that rectify dental appearance. But the truth is quite the opposite: the past generations had better teeth than the current generation.…
Accidents occur all the time. Knowing what to do when this takes place can mean the difference in completely losing, or saving, your tooth. Regardless of how insignificant the dental emergency may seem, it is still essential to seek professional treatment from a place like Runcorn Dental as soon as possible. This will help ensure more serious consequences do not occur due to the emergency dental issue.
Knocked Out Tooth
If you have knocked out a permanent, adult tooth, it must be kept moist.…
Do you feel like your tooth sensitivity is ruining your life? In actuality, it could be your life that’s ruining your teeth. If you live a healthy, happy life, you may be wondering why you’re still plagued by that sharp, pulsating pain in your teeth and gums. Unfortunately, many popular lifestyle choices that seem good at face value could be causing flares of tooth sensitivity. Take a look at these three surprising ways your choices could be making you say “…
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) often requires the attention of an oral surgeon, but it can be difficult to diagnose since it really refers to a group of conditions linked by common symptoms. However, there are five central factors which are known to put people at risk. If you are experiencing any of the causes listed below, it’s well worth contacting a dentist or oral surgeon.
1. Trauma
Blunt force to the jaw, as well as whiplash injuries, can cause a temporary dislocation of its joints.…
White teeth are the reasons behind a perfect smile. It is also the reason why millions of people are flocking the dentists’ offices every year. On the other hand, decayed and discolored teeth are the reason why you may not want to smile around your friends, or during your first date. In fact, a study by the Australian Dental Association reveals that 83% of Australians consider tooth decay and bad breath as a major turn-off on their first dates.…
There aren’t many people who actually enjoy going to the dentist but for some, a trip to the dentist can seem like the very worst thing in the world. If you are one of the many who suffer with dental anxiety, there are a few things that can help you keep this fear at bay.
Keep Your Teeth Healthy
If you make sure your teeth are healthy, you’ll have less anxiety about the dentist, because you’ll know your teeth are in good condition.…
