Are My Missing Teeth Because of Hypodontia?
On average, we will have and lose 20 baby teeth in the early stages of our lifetimes. These will normally be replaced by 32 permanent teeth. That’s on average, anyway. There are those who won’t have 32 permanent teeth. Are you one of these people? A developmental abnormality called hypodontia is one explanation for this circumstance. […]
What Are Common Dental Allergies? Part 2
Our previous blog discussed latex allergies that patients may experience when visiting the dentist. This post covers a couple of other potential dental allergies. Is a Latex Allergy Contact Dermatitis? Contact dermatitis is a reaction that occurs when our skin comes into contact with a certain ingredient in fragrances, soaps, or beauty products. The side […]
What Are Common Dental Allergies? Part 1
There are many dental allergies that a patient may experience when going to their dental appointment. These allergies aren’t to the doctors themselves, but rather the materials they use, such as latex. If you experience any of the following allergies, inform your dentist before your next appointment. Latex Allergy Latex allergies occur due to certain […]
Is Charcoal Toothpaste Healthy For My Teeth?
Charcoal is a unique substance that has recently gained in popularity in the health industry. Charcoal is in a multitude of products such as face masks, lotions, cosmetics, soaps, and even toothpaste. “Activated” charcoal consists of a mixture of fine powder coconut shells, peat, sawdust, bone char, olive pits, bone char or petroleum coke. It […]
Electric and Manual Toothbrushes Compared
In the last few years, we have seen a rise in the appeal of powered toothbrushes. But are these brushes, in fact, better at cleaning than a regular toothbrush? Dentists and scientists concur that a traditional brush can provide the same level of cleanliness as an electric toothbrush. The real divider between the two is […]
Why Do I Need a Mouth Guard?
What’s the most important piece of protective sports equipment? A lot of people would say a helmet. That answer’s not wrong since helmets stop sports players from undergoing serious and deadly head injuries. However, for contact sports, mouth guards can be just as important to an athlete’s safety as a helmet. Roughly 40% of all […]
The Problem of Over-Brushing
Everybody knows that good dental hygiene begins with brushing and flossing routinely, drinking plenty of water, and preserving a balanced diet. The majority of dental experts suggest brushing twice a day for a minimum of two minutes. What the majority of people don’t think of, however, is the pressure they are applying while doing their […]
