Having bad breath is usually not a serious matter (other than the negative effects it may have on your social life). But under certain circumstances, bad breath may point to other health problems. It is wise to call on the doctor or dentist if the following circumstances exist:
Why is this treatment being recommended now? Some dental problems are best treated at an early age while your child’s jaws are still growing. Others can wait. How long is treatment expected to last?
Q.For five months, I have been having problems with bad breath. I’ve been to the dentist twice, and that’s not the problem. I also had an MRI that ruled out any sinus problem. One doctor suggested that I have a “slow” stomach/digestive system — that the food sits in my stomach too long and some [...]
You might call it a “band-aid approach.” Having a whiter, brighter smile may be as easy as wearing strips on your teeth for only an hour a day. They’re called Whitestrips. The thin, plastic strips are coated with 4 percent hydrogen peroxide. That active ingredient can remove stains within the teeth as well as on [...]
Teeth health starts with proper eating habits — although not completely avoiding sweets, just finding the proper balance. Teeth health starts with proper eating habits. Sweets don’t have to be avoided, but there has to be the proper balance. When it’s time to select the foods your children are going to eat, if candy is [...]
Ever wonder why there is a warning label on a tube of toothpaste? Why do we need warning labels on what we put in our mouths, everyday?! Should our children be using it? How about younger ones who swallow it? Let’s explore the ingredients in toothpaste; telling you what else they make from these same [...]
Adhere to the Basic Rules There is not a person anywhere who doesn’t wish that their teeth were gleaming and white. In addition, most people dread the very thought of going to the dentist. If you follow certain basic rules, you won’t have to visit the dentist very often, and when you do, you won’t [...]
Tooth decay is a concern for all human beings. One should be conscious of the amount of carbonated beverages and fast food consumed to prevent toothache problems, which may result in future tooth decay. Dentists and physicians refer to tooth decay as “dental caries,” which involves a procedure in which the tooth enamel and then [...]
A smile on the face is a great sight, and the taste of great food excites the taste buds and brings satisfaction. Thought you had to do without both when you get your wisdom teeth taken out? Get the real lowdown on why they’re called “wisdom” teeth. We depend on our mouth, teeth, gums, tongue [...]
There are hundreds of products available that claim they can whiten and brighten your teeth. It’s difficult to sift through all of them to find the product that whitens the fastest. A good many of these products are harmless but there are some that contain ingredients that will damage your tooth enamel. When you are [...]