Ligatures, what are they?Written by BLQ on Friday, April 03, 2009
If you are getting your braces soon you should know the dentist will place little rubber bands called ligatures that have the noble duty of fixing the archwire to the braces.
These ligatures will be changed on a frequent braces determined by your dentist (I get mine changed every weekend or once every two weeks).
And why they don’t Read the rest of this entry »
Braces bands, what are they?Written by BLQ on Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Let’s set the record straight: braces bands are made of stainless steel, not rubber and they can only be removed by your dentist when your orthodontic treatment ends.
Braces bands are as metal covers placed around the upper and lower molars that serve as anchorage for the arch wire.
The arch wire passes through the braces Read the rest of this entry »
How to take care of dental bracesWritten by BLQ on Tuesday, March 31, 2009
As a grown-up you are conscious that dental braces are a delicate thing, and after all you the money and time invested in them, you better take good care of them.
The problem is with children who usually have hard time getting used to them, that is why parents must establish these braces dental care rules before finding their kid trying to remove them with tweezers, Read the rest of this entry »
Wisdom tooth bacterial infectionWritten by BLQ on Monday, March 30, 2009
In case wisdom teeth emerge partially, and the rest of them stay submerged, the surrounding gum may get infected and inflamed.
This leads to swelling of the cheek and the neck. Becomes worse in times of stress… This swelling, called pericornitis, tends to become acute in times of high stress when the immune system is not at its best condition, and when bacteria Read the rest of this entry »
Wisdom tooth bacterial infectionWritten by BLQ on Monday, March 30, 2009
In case wisdom teeth emerge partially, and the rest of them stay submerged, the surrounding gum may get infected and inflamed.
This leads to swelling of the cheek and the neck. Becomes worse in times of stress… This swelling, called pericornitis, tends to become acute in times of high stress when the immune system is not at its best condition, and when bacteria Read the rest of this entry »
Dental care tips for older adultsWritten by About Aromatherapy on Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Dental care for older adults is particularly special due to their higher tendency to have yellow teeth, dental cavities, teeth decay, among others.
So here we share some tips for seniors and people taking care of them to take into account to keep their healthy teeth and prevent dental problems:
- Use an electric toothbrush. Read the rest of this entry »
List of America’s best teeth citiesWritten by About Aromatherapy on Saturday, March 15, 2008
If Lubbock, Texas, won the Razzie for worst teeth in America, then the Oscar goes to Madison, Wisconsin.
Men’s Health magazine realized a study based on data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention n number of annual dentist visits, canceled appointments, regular flossers households using fluoride and oral hygiene routines.
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Teeth whitening might help you quit smokingWritten by About Aromatherapy on Friday, March 07, 2008
How many programs, products and what have you can find online to help your quit smoking? Millions of course, and how many of them do they really work? Who knows?
The thing is tooth whitening is not the “new” panacea anti-nicotine, but it has been reported that smokers who have had laser teeth whitening and see how wonderfully Read the rest of this entry »
Homemade paste for mouth ulcerWritten by About Aromatherapy on Monday, February 16, 2009
Mouth ulcers really suck; they are so painful and embarrassing if you want to kiss someone (you just avoid it).
Mouth ulcers are still a mysterious condition, though we know that citrics have healing and relieving properties that we can use to prepare a homemade remedy against mouth sores. So this is how we do it:
Older Adults Teeth – Taking care of your teeth today will pay-off tomorrowWritten by About Aromatherapy on Thursday, March 20, 2008
Everything we do with our bodies now will take its toll over the years, and the best example of this is teeth. The less care we give to our teeth will make them go worse faster.
The two biggest problems of aging teeth are by far a bad oral hygiene and the neglect on doing it. The result: senior people Read the rest of this entry »