Archive for the ‘Health And Fitness’ Category
Teeth Protectors Harbor Deadly Bacteria
Parents have been using them for a long time, protectors that are made of rubber designed to protect your child’s teeth and gums during strenuous activity. The only problem, researchers have found a variety of deadly bacteria some of them considered to be super-bugs or antibiotic resistant bacteria. Now that does not go to say [...]
Polymers and Your Teeth
Unknown to most, our teeth may have been made tougher with some of the world’s toughest plastics that take form as veneers, fillings, dentures and implants. Plastics and other composites such as ceramics have revolutionized the tooth care industry and is providing the best options for healthier smiles the world over. Plastics are inert to [...]
Tooth Decay No More
Tooth decay has been an issue that plagues most of the world since history began. Even Ancient Egyptians suffered from tooth decay and evidence of treatment has bees seen in some royal mummies which shows an importance to tooth care. Millions are spent each and every year in the quest for a perfect set of [...]
Kids and good dental habits
We all aspire for good dental hygiene. Anyone who has spent a trip to the dentist’s clinic and suffered through a tooth extraction, tooth filling or a root canal, knows what kind of ordeal it is. That’s why, more so in all things dental, prevention is more important than the cure. If you have kids, [...]
In: Health And Fitness · Tagged with: Dental Floss, dental hygiene, flossing, kids
After Tooth Extraction – Don’ts
In the previous post, we took a look at simple things you should after a tooth extraction. This time, let us look at things that you should NOT do. 1. Don’t smoke for at least 48 hours. That’s right – if you are a smoker, you ought to put away the habit if only temporarily. [...]
In: Health And Fitness · Tagged with: Dental Care, dental tips, tooth extraction
After Tooth Extraction – Do’s
So you had a tooth extracted. Your dentist gave you a comprehensive list of instructions together with your medication. If the extraction is major, you just might have a problem remembering all those “to dos.” Check out this simple list – you won’t go wrong. Get some rest. Yes, it is as simple as that. [...]
In: Health And Fitness · Tagged with: Dental Care, dental tips, tooth extraction
How Do You Get White Teeth?
Yellowish teeth are normal for some people, but no once can deny the attraction of pearly white teeth. With all the advertisements of white teeth all over the place, it is understandable that many of us want to get white teeth. You have some options when it comes to teeth whitening. The easiest option is [...]
In: Health And Fitness · Tagged with: baking soda, strawberry, teeth bleaching, teeth whitening
Causes of Yellow Teeth
These days, the perfect smile is supposed to be one that includes pearly white teeth. Anything less than perfect white is not acceptable for some. You have to realize, however, that teeth discoloration is normal. Some people even have a slightly yellow tinge to their teeth. Of course, overly yellow teeth can prove to be [...]
In: Health And Fitness · Tagged with: teeth color, teeth stains, yellow teeth
Are Dental Implants Right for You?
What do you do when a tooth suffers damage to the point that it cannot be restored anymore? You can either go toothless for the rest of your life or get a dental implant. A dental implant makes use of an artificial tooth, which is implanted (hence the name). The artificial tooth is anchored into [...]
In: Health And Fitness · Tagged with: Dental Implants, Dental Procedure
How to Save on Dental Costs
Dental costs are here to stay. Even if you take care of your teeth in the best possible way, there might be an instance or two wherein you would have to spend on a visit to the dentist. Here are some tips by which you can make some savings. Get dental insurance. This is perfect [...]
In: Health And Fitness, Insurance · Tagged with: Dental Costs, Dental Insurance, savings