TMD May Be Cause of Chronic Facial Pain
If you suffer from any facial pain, there may be an end in sight. Chronic facial pain, such as pain in or around your ears or ringing, sore jaw, clicking or popping sounds when you open or close your mouth, headaches and neck pains may all be symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD for [...]
The Top 10 Best Teeth Cities of the United States
With regular dentist visits, good brushing habits and some whitening strips, anyone can have beautiful looking teeth. But the residents of these cities have it even better! The ranking for the top 10 best teeth cities is based on dentists per capita, soda and coffee consumption, smoking population and humidity: Portland, Oregon Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Lincoln, [...]
White Teeth Prevent Disease
While teeth whitening is becoming a beauty trend, not much attention is being put on overall oral care. Sally Cram, spokesman for the American Dental Association (ADA), says “We can no longer think of the mouth as not part of the overall body, because so much that goes on in the mouth can affect the [...]
In-Office Vs. In-Store Teeth Whitening Systems
Teeth whitening has become one of the most popular cosmetic enhancements of our time. In recent years, the popularity of in-office and over-the-counter teeth whitening systems has increased an incredible 300 percent. Americans spend nearly $1.4 billion a year on these procedures, but are the results truly worth it? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [...]
Teeth Whitening Options
Whitening your teeth is a simple procedure that can change the way you feel about yourself without the use of major cosmetic surgery. There are also various whitening options available, from whitening toothpastes to in-office bleaching. While most toothpastes whiten through the action of mild abrasives, other toothpastes do contain gentle polishing or chemical agents [...]
Information on Teeth Whitening
Though nearly everyone wants a set of pearly whites, the reality is that a lifetime’s worth of drinking coffee, tea, red wine, and grinding, chomping, and chewing wear down teeth and make them appear unattractive with a yellowish-brown tint. This has led to a wave of cosmetic dentistry. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic [...]
Simple Steps to Avoid Plaque
Plaque and tartar are tooth problems that keep our smiles from looking their brightest. Good habits make for healthy teeth, but is avoiding plaque really so simple? Tooth plaque is a sticky mix of bacteria and the substances they secrete. These bacteria produce chemicals that stick to your teeth and create a film over your [...]