From Toothaches to Too Many Teeth - A List of Common Dental Issues Encountered The dentists at Dental South can help you with the 12 oral health problems on this list. Make an appointment that will help your smile. Toothache You've made a dentist appointment, and it can't come soon enough. Meanwhile, it can help [...]
Brushing your teeth is a no-brainer, but did you know that the type of toothpaste you use could have a big impact on your smile? Whether your teeth are extra sensitive, need added protection, or could simply use a boost in the looks department, chances are there's a toothpaste out there that fits the bill. [...]
Some Forms of Supplements Can Actually Harm Your Oral Health Nutrition experts encourage daily supplementation of vitamin C for everyone. It protects against everything from sudden infant death syndrome (S.I.D.S) to scurvy, heart disease, and in some cases, cancer. Two-time Nobel Prize winner, Linus Pauling, recommended a whopping 3 grams of vitamin C every day for [...]
You Can Reduce Harmful Bacteria with Just a Swish What is Oil Pulling and How Does It Work? Oil pulling involves swishing oil around the mouth, using it like a mouthwash. It is a type of Ayurvedic medicine (a traditional Indian system) that dates back 3,000 years. There is a great deal of recent scientific [...]
An Accurate Diagnosis is Critical for Successful Treatment The source of facial aches and pains may be related to one or both of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ). Located on each side of the head, these joints work together, with a complex system of muscles, ligaments, discs and bones, to make different movements for chewing and [...]
How to Keep Your Hygiene On Track in A Hectic World Carpools, play dates, errands, children’s school activities, having a job… Busy moms and dads know it can be a circus act trying to find time for themselves. Here are easy, convenient ways for moms and dads to take care of her own teeth and [...]
When you visit your dentist for a six-month checkup and cleaning , you’ve probably noticed that the dental hygienist does a series of measurements before cleaning your teeth. What is going on and what is the value to your oral health? The process is part of what is called dental charting (also called a periodontal [...]
Before George Washington’s Wooden Teeth, Dentists Thought About Correcting Bad Bites Even ancient people wanted straight teeth! According to the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists), archaeologists have discovered mummified ancients with crude metal bands wrapped around individual teeth. Later, in 400-500 BC, Hippocrates and Aristotle both ruminated about ways to straighten teeth and fix various [...]
Dental Implants Can Enhance the Quality of Your Life It is proven that people who have nice teeth smile more, while individuals with missing teeth or a lot of decay do not smile very often. Just the mere act of smiling, even if others are not present to witness it improves attitude. The loss of [...]
Need help whitening your teeth? Want to quit smoking? Trying to lose weight? There's a chewing gum for all of that and more. New types of chewing gum are introduced all the time, but did you ever wonder how it managed to gain such a grip on consumers? Believe it or not, people have had [...]