Dry mouth, also called Xerostomia, occurs when there isn’t enough saliva in the mouth. If you have trouble chewing or swallowing, or if you wake up with a sticky, dry feeling within the mouth, you could have dry mouth. The lack of saliva can make even talking hard. Deciding how to treat does depend on …
A toothbrush is the first defense against both gingivitis and decay, so you should make sure that you store these well. Safe storage for this isn’t hard, but it can help if you keep these nicely in place. First and foremost, you should make sure that you don’t put them in a container where they …
Sometimes, you may be stuck with the option of whether or not you should pull the tooth or save it. When you do have a diseased tooth, you may think you should pull the tooth, or save it. You actually should try to save your natural tooth, and while the choice is ultimately up to …
Braces are commonplace for adults and teenagers. Did you know that there are medical benefits of braces that will surprise you? Here, you’ll learn a little more about it. First, it can help with an improved bite. Braces are used to correct bites, which is how the teeth fit together. When you’ve got gaps in …
While a child might be missing their teeth, there are permanent teeth right around the corner. These are the ones that last the rest of our lives, and while you have them, you may not know what to expect to have happen next, so here, we’ll talk about permanent teeth! Baby teeth start coming in …
Keto is incredibly popular, especially for losing weight, and many have been able to lower their blood sugar with keto. But, how does it impact the oral health of the body? Well, we have the answers for that here. Keto, as you may know, is the low carb, high fat diet, and it eliminates most …
If you notice your child having foul breath for no reason, it may be because they have halitosis. But, there are preventative measures that ca stp[ a child’s bad breath in their tracks. Typically, the reason for bad breath in toddlers is they had foods that were interested that are smelly. They also may not …
