Archive for the ‘ Oral Health Tips ’ Category

Can you handle a dental emergency?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from TheMouthMonsters.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Open Grid Scheduler / Grid “As children begin to walk, they become more susceptible to accidents. It’s all part of the process of growing up, of course, but falling or bumping into hard objects can damage their new little teeth. If left […]

The One Exam Every Man Needs to Have

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Phyllis Buchanan “Regular dental checkups are important for everyone, but they’re especially vital for men. Men are twice more likely to get oral cancer. Approximately 40,000 Americans are diagnosed each year with oral and pharyngeal (throat) cancers. According to the National Cancer […]

11 Surprising Reasons You Should Smile Every Day

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from HuffingtonPost.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Gordon “Our facial expressions do more than communicate our current mood — they have the ability to influence our mood as well. Emotions may originate in the brain, but the muscles in the face either reinforce or transform those feelings. Recent studies have […]

To Mouthwash or Not to Mouthwash?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from EverydayHealth.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Charmaine Chiu “Your oral rinse could be doing more than just giving your breath a makeover, according to many mouthwash makers — it could be chockfull of health benefits, too.Just check out the label on your mouthwash container, and you may […]

The Tooth-Friendly Diet

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from EverydayHealth.com “What you eat affects your mouth not only by building healthier teeth and gums, but also by helping prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Learn how to eat the best diet for your teeth, including the foods to eat, beverages to drink, and what to avoid.” See full […]

Toothbrush Tips to Keep Your Teeth in Shape

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from EverydayHealth.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Nico Kaiser “Brushing your teeth regularly is key to maintaining healthy teeth and gums and preventing periodontal (gum) diseases, but it’s also important to make sure you choose the right toothbrush for your teeth and use proper brushing techniques. Done correctly, […]

Toothpaste 101

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from EverydayHealth.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Arek Olek “Toothpaste is not always paste. It can be a gel, powder, or paste that you brush onto your teeth and gums to help get rid of accumulating plaque and improve your oral health. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), […]

Oral health and tooth decay

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Time.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Arindam Bhattacharya “New data on tooth decay and cavities among American adults reveal the sad state of our pearly whites. More than 25% of American adults ages 20 to 64 have untreated tooth decay, and 91% have one tooth — or more […]

What causes tooth decay and cavities

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Crest.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Andy Wright “Tooth decay is the softening of your tooth enamel caused by acids. These acids are created when plaque bacteria break down sugar in your mouth.” See full article on Crest.com Commentary: As stated in the article, Major causes of tooth […]

What does soda do to your teeth?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from HealthLine.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr -poolie “If you’re like about one half of the American population, you drink at least one sugary drink on a daily basis — and there’s a good chance it’s soda. Drinking high-sugar soft drinks is most commonly associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, […]