The dental implant procedure starts when titanium cylinders are secured to the jawbone. The cylinders are used to support the new replacement teeth. Titanium has been found to be the best material for dental implants because it integrates naturally into the bone. This makes the dental implants structurally and functionally stable, which allows the patient [...]
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For many patients, dental implants are a good choice when they are looking to restore their teeth and jaw functionality. Implants allow patients to achieve a natural look when compared to their own teeth. Dental implants have been successfully used for more than 25 years. Now, with implants, patients no longer need to put up [...]
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Dentures or partials can be used to replace missing teeth, however there can be problems associated with them. Dentures or partials can be unstable, and often leave a patient with painful sores caused by rubbing against the soft tissues in the mouth. For some patients, dentures can cause speech difficulties.
These devices also do not provide [...]
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Missing teeth cause the obvious problems of diminished appearance and self-esteem of a patient. However, missing teeth also can affect an individual’s general health, as well as the health of remaining teeth. When missing teeth are not replaced the surrounding teeth can also be lost. Additional cosmetic dental problems can be caused by tipping or [...]
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Very spicy foods, such as onions and garlic, and coffee may be detected on a person’s breath for up to 72 hours after digestion. A well-known solution for eliminating bad breath after garlic is to eat some fresh parsley. Also having a mint or drinking a cup of strong mint-based tea can help take care [...]
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The key odor-controlling ingredient in your mouth is saliva. Saliva helps to cleanse the mouth as it washes away food particles and bacteria, the primary causes of bad breath. When you sleep the salivary glands slow down the production of saliva. This allows the bacteria to grow inside the mouth causing morning mouth.
To alleviate “morning [...]
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There are many factors that can cause bad breath including dry mouth, tobacco, stress, dieting, snoring, hormonal changes and you’re age. Your bad breath could even be due to allergies, for instance, an odor that comes from the back of your tongue may indicate post-nasal drip.
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To avoid bad breath be sure you are brushing properly. This includes brushing the tongue, cheeks, and the roof of the mouth, as well as the teeth, to remove bacteria and food particles. Flossing also is important. Flossing removes accumulated bacteria, plaque, and food that may be trapped in hard to reach places between teeth. [...]
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More than 90 million people have chronic halitosis or more commonly known as bad breath. The causes of bad breath are typically because of two things, bacteria from the decay of food particles or other debris in your mouth, and poor oral hygiene. When food particles are left in the mouth they can decay. The [...]
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