Teaching kids to moderate consumption of harmful drinks is a great way to promote good dental hygiene. Parents should also make routine appointments with a family dentist for check-ups and possible procedures that keep teeth healthy and strong.
But, if you have this condition, don’t give up hope yet – there are a few things that you can do to improve your dental hygiene, and in the process clean up that foul-smelling odor.
Thankfully, there are ways that you can prepare for possible stress before you go to your appointment and methods to avoid it once you’re sitting in the chair.
Parents and caregivers of young children need to make sure that they are teaching the right habits in order to make dental care a part of everyday life. The following article is a quick guide for those who want to know more about helping their kids maintain a clean set of teeth.
While many see bottled water as a convenient way to quench their thirst, some oral health professionals are sounding the alarm about the lack of fluoride in bottled water that may be causing an increase in cavities and other dental hygiene ailments.
Like any other medical expense, dental care payment options seem initially complex. But don’t worry – there are different choices available designed to help patients finance necessary treatments and procedures that are both affordable and sensible.
Dr. David Satcher, a former U.S. Surgeon General and current dental hygiene advocate, recently spoke with national media organization CBSNews about his concerns relating to oral health in America.
A bill passed on July 19 by the North Carolina General Assembly seeks to increase dental coverage and treatment in a state that has long experienced some of the lowest rates of citizen access to oral care in the country.
In a report published on July 18 that details the current state of U.S. oral hygiene, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concluded that, for the most part, the mouths of a majority of Americans are looking good.
by Raleigh Family Dentist, Dr Thomas Cooke DDS Gum infection can occur in any person whether they go to the dentist every six months or every six years. It is from bacteria that naturally live in the mouth, so you don’t get this infection from other people or from not washing your hands. You can […]