Category: Geriatric dentistry

To Pull the Tooth, or to Save it?

Sometimes, you may be stuck with the option of whether or not you should pull the tooth or save it. When you do have a diseased tooth, you may think you should pull the tooth, or save it.  You actually should try to save your natural tooth, and while the choice is ultimately up to …

Causes of Toddler Bad Breath

If you notice your child having foul breath for no reason, it may be because they have halitosis. But, there are preventative measures that ca stp[ a child’s bad breath in their tracks. Typically, the reason for bad breath in toddlers is they had foods that were interested that are smelly. They also may not …

Heperangina and Children

Children are prone to bumps and bruises due to their active lifestyle and curiosity.  If there are painful, red bumps on there, it’s not a result of falling down or mere childlike curiosity, but your child might have gotten herpangina, and here, you’ll find out about this condition, and how you can relieve the pain …

How Gluten can Impact Oral Health

Gluten is something that is found in grains. it’s a protein that holds all foods together. Since it can’t be broken down by the body, it’ll be absorbed. However, for those with celiac disease, they can’t eat gluten since it triggers an autoimmune response. A healthy diet that is gluten free can sometimes benefit you, …

Why use a Tongue Scraper

For any people, they think only about their teeth. While that’s nice, did you know that you could also benefit from having a tongue scraper? One aspect of oral care that is necessary, is a tongue scraper. that’s because, when you clean up your teeth, you’re trying to eliminate both bacteria, and debris as well. …

Do You Need Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Whether you’re an adolescent, young adult, or parent, you’ve probably wondered if you need your wisdom teeth removed. it’s never a fun procedure, but do you need it/ it’s kind of a rite of passage to some, but not everyone needs it.  Here, we’ll tell you whether you should worry about this or not. For …

All About Dental Infection Control

Infection control refers to measures that clinics will take before, during, and after dental care in order to make sure patients are safe and healthy. You need to have the utmost dental care in order to prevent injury and infection. There are three things that are mostly focused on, and they are the sterilization of …