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Managing Your Salivary Stone: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Not all conditions that affect the oral cavity can be linked with a specific disease. For example, the exact cause of a salivary stone is not known, only the risk factors. Let’s discuss the onset of a salivary gland stone further and how a holistic treatment from dental professionals can help treat this condition. What
Oral Health and the Body: How a Healthy Mouth Affects Your Overall Wellness
You know that old saying, “Put your money where your mouth is”? In dentistry, that isn’t just a saying. There really is an oral and systemic health connection. Most people, when they go to the dentist, expect that they are just there for cleanings, exams, and other oral care. This is not necessarily the case.
Drug-Induced Teeth Discoloration: Causes and Treatment Options
Tooth discoloration is a common dental issue that may occur due to several causes, including medications. The good news is that most drug-induced stains are treatable and preventable. Let’s check what kinds of drugs may cause stained teeth and what you can do to keep your pearly whites healthy and looking their best. Types of
Oil Pulling: Benefits and How-To
Many people use natural remedies to detox the mouth and whiten teeth. Oil pulling is an old Indian practice that is believed to be effective in improving oral health and removing toxins from the body. With any form of dental treatment, it is best to get the facts straight and speak with your dentist to
Denture Care Tips for New Wearers
Missing teeth are a significant health problem. Aside from their value for appearance, they may also cause eating or chewing problems, which increases the risk of poor nutrition. Luckily, advances in dental medicine provided a solution to this problem with the development of artificial teeth, or dentures! However, new wearers know that denture care can
Dentistry in the Age of COVID-19
There is no doubt the COVID-19 virus has changed the world forever. It has transformed the way we work, shop, socialize, eat, and our health care. Dentistry is certainly not an exception. The truth of the matter is that viruses have always existed. Some are minor nuisances, while others can be deadly. It is not
