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Getting kids to brush for the dentist-recommended two minutes has always been a challenge. Now,the FIRE FLYTOOTHBRUSH by DR. FRESH ,which lights up and blinks for one minute, has made teeth brushing fun, so kids will do it longer!

Dental professionals will tell every parent that the biggest challenge when it comes to kids’ oral care habits is the rush to brush. Two minutes – one minute on the uppers and one minute on the lowers - is the...

Teeth whitening treatments vary in cost from a few dollars to a thousand or more. Depending on what exactly you’re looking for cosmetic dentistry has the potential to significantly damage your bank account. Some treatments are one time deals; others wear off and require follow ups after 6 or 12 months.

For someone who doesn’t know any better it may seem that the more expensive the treatment, the better it must be. It’s our nature to assume that price...

In order to make complete cure for your dental problems some of the dental treatments would be advised to you but at the same time you must get it confirmed that the dentist you have selected must be capable to bring you out of your dental problems. It can be difficult to speak clearly when you are missing teeth or missing teeth makes eating little difficult. And some times you start avoiding foods that are extremely sticky or hard. That means you are missing many essential things which...

Those of you who are about to undergo a dental implant operation will soon realize the complexity of the procedure. To begin, your clinician will need to gather as much information regarding you, the patient, as possible. Obviously, the primary area of concern would be your mouth, the jaw, the sinus cavity, and other areas that may affect the surgery. At this point, the clinician would need to see anatomical images for better understanding of your physical make up. In order to do this...

This is a new teeth whitening tray kit that hit the shelves a few weeks ago. The package includes a whitening gel made of Peroxide Bleach, an innocuous compound that's commonly used by dentists. It also comes with a pair of custom mouth trays and a whitening light very similar to those used by the professionals.

The usage is very simple, just try any of the mouth trays to see which one easily fits in your mouth, then take it out and pour some hot water in it so it can become...

The majority of the population do not have any kind of Dental Insurance, and Ohio is especially hutring for lack of dental coverage.  It's not uncommon for work places that they lack on providing their employees with dental insurance. Although carrying dental insurance can be hard on the budget, it's usually more economical than having to pay for it without the benefit of insurance.

Why bother with the hassle of dental insurance paperwork when you can simply use a...

In order for tooth decay to be developed in a tooth, that tooth must have acid producing bacteria around it, along with food for the bacteria to feed upon.  Teeth that are susceptible to decay will have little to no fluoride in the enamel to fight the plaque.  Fluoride can destroy decay, although it won’t be able to do much once the decay has started to eat the teeth.

Poor hygiene habits will allow the plaque and tartar to build up around teeth and speed up...

Shakespeare once said that a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet. But that’s hardly the case in dentistry that has a lot of specialties.

The long list of oral health care providers can be confusing to consumers who may not know whether to consult an orthodontist, periodontist or endodontist for their particular problem.

As a public service to my faithful readers, here are the different dental specialties. Knowing this will help you consult the...

Do you avoid the dentist because it is not convenient? Do you feel numb for hours after getting a shot? For a lot of people, it’s hard to schedule a dental appointment during the day because of busy schedules. An important business lunch, dinner, or important presentation hinders many from seeing a dentist during a typical business week. No one wants to go back to the office when their face feels numb and huge.

We now have a way to reverse the local anesthesia at the dentist...

Millions of Americans suffer from headaches, shoulder and neck pain, and ringing in the ears without even knowing they may be suffering from a disorder of the jaw. These people often live with the pain and discomfort thinking that stress is the cause, relief is often sought through painkillers and heating pads. However, these symptoms may be the result of a medical condition called Temporomandibular Joint Disorder or TMD.

While over the counter medication...