Archive for the ‘ Oral Health Tips ’ Category

Dry Mouth

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Katie Tegtmeyer “Dry mouth—also called xerostomia—results from an inadequate flow of saliva…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: Dry mouth is a symptom of a number of different issues.  Some may need your direct attention.  Dry mouth can result from […]

Diet and Dental Health

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – US Department of Agriculture “Your body is a complex machine…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: Tooth decay is quite serious and in fact is the most common chronic childhood disease.  Diet has a lot to do with that because […]

Diabetes

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Dennis Skley “Diabetes is a chronic disease which affects your body’s ability to process sugar…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: It may be a surprise to some that Diabetes can have a negative effect upon oral health.  This article […]

Removable Partial Dentures

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Keith Williamson “Removable partial dentures usually consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-colored plastic bases…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: Removable partial dentures are used by many and are a practical solution for a variety of dental issues. […]

Dental Emergency

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – MilitaryHealth “Accidents happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: Did you know that if you knock out  a permament tooth, it is […]

Crowns

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Tetsumo “If you want a smile that’s your crowning glory, you may need a crown…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: Dental crowns serve a variety of purposes in both improving a smile and in preserving the health of teeth.  A […]

Composite Fillings

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – US Army Africa “Composite resins, or tooth-colored fillings, provide good durability and resistance to fracture in small- to mid-size fillings…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: Fillings for your teeth are chosen to meet your needs for their cosmetic appearance as […]

Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – RIBI Image Library “Cleft lip and cleft palate can each occur alone or together in the same person…” See full article on Mouth Healthy   Commentary: A birth defect called a cleft lip occurs when the parts of the face that form […]

Chewing Gum

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – zeevveez “Clinical studies have shown that chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes following meals can help prevent tooth decay…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: It is perhaps a new concept to you that chewing gum (the sugarless kind) can actually […]

Cavities

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Kelley Neff “Cavities, or tooth decay, is the destruction of your tooth enamel…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: A cavity is a small hole in a tooth, as this article explains in common sense language.  The source of cavities is […]