Hi! I'm Harley. No matter how good your oral hygiene is, there will probably come a time in your life when you need dentures or cosmetic dentistry. For me, it was earlier than most. In elementary school (unfortunately after I had lost my baby teeth), I was playing tetherball during recess. My hand-eye coordination has always been horrible, and in this case it caused me to miss the ball--which then proceeded to hit me in the head at full speed. It knocked me over, and when my chin hit the pavement, I lost three front teeth. Needless to say, I have since had teeth implants and a really good relationship with my dentist. So I started this site to show that things like the dentist, dentures, and implants are all normal things! I hope you enjoy learning about them.
Posted on: 4 December 2015
Flossing is the best and most effective method of removing the bits of food that get trapped in between the teeth. Over time if those bits of food do not get cleaned out then they will eventually decay and begin to form bacteria that will start to attack the tooth. The bacteria will attack the enamel of the tooth and eventually lead to the formation of a cavity or other oral diseases.
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Posted on: 16 November 2015
If you have stained or discolored teeth caused by the things you eat or drink then you are a good candidate for a teeth whitening treatment. A good teeth whitening product should be able to lighten your teeth back up by removing stains on the surface of your teeth. However, if you have teeth that are discolored for other reasons, such as a side effect of medication or a genetic condition which causes you to have thinner enamel, then teeth whitening won't work on you.
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Posted on: 27 October 2015
If you need to get braces, then you might have some concerns or questions. To help you out, here is an overview of how braces work and what your options are:
What are braces?
At the most basic level, braces are a tool for changing the orientation of teeth within a mouth, either for health reasons or beautification. In order to accomplish this change, braces will slowly move your teeth over a long period of time (months or even years, depending on the severity of the problem).
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Posted on: 13 October 2015
If you have a good dentist, you've likely been warned about the dangers of gum disease multiple times throughout your life. But if you haven't heeded the warning, you may find yourself with a case of gingivitis or even periodontitis. If you know that you have gum disease and you are in need of treatment, it may be possible to combat the problem with more frequent visits to the dentist for professional cleaning.
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