Can Adults Get Dental Sealants?

If you have kids, you are probably accustomed to them having dental sealants placed on their teeth. This is a normal procedure pediatric dentists often recommend, but have you ever wondered if dental sealants can be placed on the teeth of adults? Dental sealants can be used for adults, but they are not used often. Here are a couple things to understand about dental sealants. What are dental sealants? Dental sealants are cosmetic dentistry products are designed to keep decay away from teeth.

3 Prosthodontic Treatments For A Tooth Gap That Doesn't Need Braces

Prosthodontics is a branch of dentistry dedicated to replacing missing teeth and restoring damaged natural teeth. If you have a gap between your teeth that isn't large enough to require orthodontic treatment, prosthodontics exist that can potentially fix the problem much faster and without a mouth full of metal.   What are some of the prosthodontics treatments for a tooth gap that doesn't need braces? Here are a few options to discuss with your general, family, or cosmetic dentist.

Helping Your Teen Child With Their Orthodontics: What You Should Know

If you have a teen child that is showing signs that they need orthodontics like traditional metal braces or Invisalign (plastic and invisible braces), you may find yourself in a position where you have to help you teen child get used to the idea of getting orthodontics and then again help them get accustomed to wearing their orthodontics and taking care of their teeth while wearing them. This can be a challenge for parents of teenagers, especially if they are resistant to the idea of orthodontics.

How To Improve Your Gum Health When Flossing Hurts

While everyone should floss for optimal dental health, many people don't. If your gums have begun to bleed or hurt, chances are you're considering flossing to help reverse the pain and problems you're experiencing. Unfortunately, if you wait too long, flossing can be extremely painful and downright impossible to do. Read on to learn how you can improve the health of your gums and reduce the pain you're experiencing. See a Dentist

Getting Your Act Together: Straightening And Whitening Your Teeth As An Actor

As an actor, the show must always go on. If you have appearance issues that you must take care of, it may not always be the best idea to take time off to get things fixed. Leaving the stage and not booking jobs can cause you to miss big opportunities. The catch-22 is that you still need to improve the overall look of your teeth if you want to get more acting jobs.

Don't Make These 5 Brushing Mistakes

It is common knowledge that twice a day brushing is one of the best ways to maintain good oral health. However, is it possible that you're doing it all wrong? Brushing your teeth might seem like a simple enough task, but it's easier to make mistakes than you think. Here are five common toothbrushing mistakes you need to avoid: Brushing Too Hard Removing plaque from your teeth shouldn't require much force.

Add These Foods And Drinks To Your Diet For Healthier Teeth And Gums

Everything you do has an effect on your body in one way or another, and what you eat and drink can affect your teeth and gums rather rapidly. You already know about cutting back on sugar and eating foods high in calcium, for example, but there are other, not-so-obvious foods and drinks that can have effects you didn't know about. Here are some other foods and drinks to add to your diet to reap dental benefits.

Asnwering Some Pediatric Dental Questions You May Have

Making sure that you are meeting all of your child's healthcare needs can be one of the more challenging and important aspects of being a parent. However, it can be easy for you to overlook some aspects concerning your children's dental health. To help you be a better-informed parent, you should make it a point to understand the answers to the following basic pediatric dental questions. What Are The Reasons You Would Want Your Child's Teeth Sealed?

Is Flossing Really All That Important?

Every time you go to the dentist, you may hear the same old critique that "You need to floss more." But if you brush regularly, you may be wondering if it's really a big deal. Flossing or Brushing: What's it Going to Be? Believe it or not, according to healthline.com, if you were hard-pressed to pick between flossing and brushing, then you should pick flossing. Of course, you should take that information with a grain of salt since both oral hygiene habits are important.

A Patient Primer On Different Types Of Dental Veneers

A dental veneer is a very thin material dentists bond to the front of a tooth to improve the appearance of said tooth. This procedure is ideal because it rarely requires the use of anesthesia. Patients who have gaps between any of their front teeth or patients who have chipped and worn down front teeth are prime candidates for using dental veneers to improve their smiles. Once you've decided you want dental veneers to improve your smile, there's only one thing left for you to decide – what type of veneers do you want?