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What Is Causing My Bad Breath?

Posted 10 years ago Gum Disease, Health & Wellness

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No matter how appealing or fashionable you are, when people smell an unpleasant odor the moment you open your mouth, they can easily be turned off. Halitosis, more commonly known as bad breath, can definitely affect a person’s day to day life, particularly in terms of communicating with others. Yet, it is very easy to treat, especially when you know what actually causes it.

What are the factors that cause bad breath?

  1. Xerostomia or Dry Mouth

When there is a decreased flow of saliva, the cleansing system of the mouth is also reduced. This, then, brings about the unpleasant breath odor. This case is most commonly caused by having a night’s sleep. Other causes include medicinal side effect and dehydration. It may also be an indicator of an underlying medical condition, like Sjögren’s syndrome. Radiotherapy to the neck and head part can also trigger bad breath due to xerostomia. Continue reading →

Tooth Decay Will Not Get Better Unless You Treat It

Posted 10 years ago Dentistry, Health & Wellness, Tooth Pain, Tooth Restorations

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Some people tend to brush off health issues and not take action, as they usually get better by themselves. A person may, for example, ignore a small wound or a cold until it heals or eventually goes away. Unlike some health issues that go away when you ignore them, a cavity or tooth decay does not spontaneously get better and will only get worse, so action is needed the moment your dentist detects one.

What Are Cavities?

Cavities are holes in the teeth which are caused by a combination of bacterial growth and acidic environment. This is formed when microorganisms in your teeth surface become active (usually as they are regularly exposed to and feed on sugars in your mouth). When they do so, they start eating away at the hard tissue of your teeth, causing holes to form. A cavity may start out small, but when left unchecked and untreated, will simply continue to grow and cause more and more problems. Continue reading →

Root Canal Vs Tooth Extraction

Posted 10 years ago Dentistry, Health & Wellness, Root Canal Therapy, Tooth Pain, Wisdom Teeth

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When there is a serious tooth infection, dentists will either extract the teeth recommend an endodontic treatment, which is otherwise known as a root canal. Root canals are done by endodontists, or dental health professionals who specialize in the procedure.

Is Root Canal A Better Option?

A root canal is done by removing the infected or inflamed pulp from inside the tooth. The endodontist then carefully cleans the area inside of the canal, fills it up, and seals the space. Then, the tooth is restored using a filling or a crown.

A root canal is often recommended because it saves the natural tooth. While having one’s tooth extracted may seem like an easier and quicker option, a root canal has advantages over extraction. It keeps your teeth as is, maintain your natural smile. It also promotes normal sensation and biting and promotes proper chewing. Continue reading →

What Do I Do When I Break My Denture?

Posted 10 years ago Broken Dentures, Dentistry

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Dentures are delicate items that can easily be damaged. Unlike natural teeth, they are not as strong as they are made from metal or acrylic. When these materials are kept in the mouth for a long period of time, they eventually start to degrade and weaken. Aside from that, they also suffer from daily wear and tear from talking, chewing and cleaning and handling.  A combination of these things can cause damage to your dentures.

What should you do when that happens?

Your dentures can be damaged in various ways, but not all of them require emergency treatment. Staining or chipping, for example may require attention, but these may not be emergency situations. However, if they are completely broken, cracked or are missing one or two teeth, then this can be an emergency that you need to have repaired as soon as possible.

Are They Easy To Repair? Continue reading →

Stop Grinding Your Teeth!

Posted 10 years ago Broken Dentures, Dentistry, Health & Wellness, Tooth Pain

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Most people clench and grind their teeth from time to time, and doing so occasionally does not cause any harm. Constant grinding, gnashing and clenching (also known as Bruxism), however can cause problems and complications to your oral health.

What Causes Grinding Anyway?

Teeth grinding has always been attributed to crooked teeth or abnormal bite, but it also occurs as a result of anxiety and stress. While many people clench their teeth during the day, the bulk of teeth grinding usually happen at night during sleep, so it may be difficult to tell if you are among the many that do so.

While you may not catch yourself doing it in your sleep, you may notice some symptoms right when you wake up, which serve as telltale signs for Bruxism. Continue reading →

Is Mouthwash Damaging My Teeth?

Posted 10 years ago Health & Wellness

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Not all mouthwashes are created equal. Some have ingredients that may be damaging your teeth without you knowing it. That’s why it is important to read the label and find out what’s in your mouthwash bottle before swishing.

Beware of Alcohol
One ingredient found in most mouthwashes is alcohol. This is a common ingredient because it acts as a carrier agent for other ingredients (such as menthol and thymol) allowing it to have bacteriostatic (bad bacteria killing) and bacteriostatic (arresting the progression of bad bacteria) properties. Using such kind of product is of course, good. However, long term use of alcohol-based mouthwash or rinses does carry serious potential health risks. Continue reading →

Repairing A Chipped Tooth

Posted 10 years ago Tooth Pain, Tooth Restorations

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At some point in our lives we may go through an experience where a tooth or teeth gets cracked, chipped, cracked or broken. This could be the result of an accident, like falling, or forcefully biting down on something hard.

Strong and hard as our teeth are, being the most mineralized tissue in the body, it does have its limit especially if it has already developed some decay. So if you break or chip a tooth, see your dentist the immediately to get proper treatment and prevent further damage or infection. The sooner you see your dentist, the better the chances of repairing or saving the tooth.

First Aid Tips When Chipping A Tooth 

If you chip or break a tooth, follow these home remedies to reduce any discomfort and prevent further damage. First, make sure you check your mouth to see if there are any tooth fragments left, because you definitely want to avoid swallowing them.

Once you have checked your mouth, wash and rinse with salt water solution (1 tbsp of salt in a cup of warm water) to disinfect the tooth and the surrounding area. You may experience some pain, especially if the break exposes tooth nerves. When this happens, you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever to relieve the discomfort. Continue reading →

Impacted Teeth: How Can You Deal With Them?

Posted 10 years ago Health & Wellness, Tooth Pain, Wisdom Teeth

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Our last set of teeth grows on each corner of our mouth when we reach the ages 17 to 26 (which is incidentally know as the Age of Wisdom, hence they are called our wisdom teeth. Since they grow last, there may not be enough room in the mouth for the each of the tooth to break. Thus, it can result in crowding with the other teeth, or it could grow at an angle under the gum causing discomfort, pain, irritation and infection.

When a wisdom tooth partially breaks the gum line, then it is partially impacted, but if the tooth never breaks through, then it is fully impacted. In any case you are unfortunate enough to suffer from either one (or even both), then you have an impacted wisdom tooth which can lead to serious health risks and complications if left untreated.

Symptoms of an Impacted Wisdom Tooth. You may already have an impacted wisdom tooth and not be aware of it. Here are some symptoms that you should take seriously, pain in the mouth or jaw line or notice tenderness and swelling in the gums with some bleeding; headaches emanating from your temporomandibular joint (which connects your jaw to your skull); bad breath and an  unpleasant breath and taste in the mouth. Continue reading →

What To Expect At Your Sedation Dentistry Appointment

Posted 10 years ago Health & Wellness, Root Canal Therapy, Tooth Pain, Wisdom Teeth

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Some dental procedures are done with local anesthesia, but even without the presence of pain, you may feel anxiety and fear which can complicate the treatment. Today, however, patients can now request to be sedated instead of just getting general anesthesia, in order to keep them calm and relaxed throughout the procedure. If you elect to undergo a sedation dentistry appointment, here are some things you may expect.

Come With A Friend

Before the procedure, your doctor will also ask you to come to the clinic accompanied by a friend or a family member to look after you after the procedure and help you go home.

To help you relax even more, most doctors allow you to bring things, blankets, stuffed toys, music player with headphones as long as they will not interfere with the treatment. Some even allow companions to be in the treatment room if that will help you relax better. Continue reading →

Causes of Dry Mouth

Posted 10 years ago Gum Disease, Health & Wellness

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If your mouth feels like there’s cotton in it, and you’re having trouble swallowing, you’re experiencing dry mouth. Dry mouth has several different causes, and it’s important to determine the cause so that you can effectively treat it.

Symptoms of dry mouth include a cotton-like feeling in the mouth, dry throat, hoarseness, a dry, raw, red tongue, sores in the mouth or on the corners of the mouth, problems speaking, difficulty swallowing or tasting, and/or bad breath. A tingling or burning sensation on the tongue or in the mouth, frequent thirst, and dry nasal passages are also symptoms of dry mouth.

There are several possible causes of dry mouth. For instance, dry mouth is a common side effect of some over-the-counter and prescription medications. Specifically, medications utilized in the treatment of anxiety, depression, Parkinson’s disease, pain, epilepsy, nausea, psychotic disorders, acne, urinary incontinence, diarrhea, and obesity commonly cause dry mouth. Additionally, antihistamines, decongestants, diuretics, and bronchodilators may cause dry mouth.  Continue reading →

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