2015

4 Things You Need To Know About Oral Melanocytic Nevi

Oral melanocytic nevi are areas of discoloration on your oral soft tissues. Here are four things you need to know about them. What are the signs of oral melanocytic nevi? If you have oral melanocytic nevi, you'll notice brown or black mole-like bumps or patches on the soft tissues inside your mouth. These patches can be distressing if they develop on your gums, lips, or other highly visible tissues. If the nevi develop on hard-to-see oral tissues like the roof of your mouth, you may not realize that they're there until your dentist discovers them during a routine oral exam. Read More 

Important Information About Combining Porcelain Veneers And Dental Crowns To Repair A Damaged Smile

When you have multiple dental problems that include both minor and major issues, your care plan will obviously need to be similarly complex. It is easy to wrongly assume that you need to choose one primary dental repair technique, but the reality is that your teeth and their damage can benefit from different repair processes. One helpful plan is the use of porcelain veneers on teeth with lesser amounts of wear, smaller chips and gaps between teeth, coupled with dental crowns for teeth that have lost the majority of their size and strength. Read More 

Natural Tooth Whitening Methods Found In Your Kitchen

Many people know the importance in brushing, flossing, and going to the dentist regularly to help ward off bacteria and decay in their mouths. Doing these things will help in keeping smiles bright and white, but they are not always quite enough. Staining from foods and beverages can take their toll even on the teeth of people who practice the best oral care procedures. Here are some ways to get your teeth looking whiter using only natural methods you can find in your kitchen. Read More 

Sleep Apnea: 4 Types Of Oral Surgery That May Help Cure Or Reduce Your Symptoms

According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, sleep apnea is a very common sleeping disorder that results in paused breathing while you are asleep. It is so common that it affects as many Americans (more than 18 million) as diabetes does. There are three main types of sleep apnea: central, obstructive and mixed. When left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to various health issues, including cardiovascular disease, impotence, headaches, weight gain and memory issues. Read More 

Bad Breath: Not Always A Sign Of Poor Dental Hygiene

You've tried all of the usual things – increased brushing, flossing, and use of mouth rinse – but you're still dealing with smelly breath on a daily basis. Before throwing in the towel and resigning yourself to a life of less-than-fresh breath, consider the three things below. Bad Breath Can Be Caused By Underlying Medical Conditions While it seems quite obvious to assume that bad breath is a result of poor dental hygiene, this isn't always the case. Read More