Dental health – Dental Health Society https://dentalhealthsociety.com Information on Dental Health and Dental Services Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:03:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 Can Missing Teeth Cause Health Problems? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/implants/can-missing-teeth-cause-health-problems/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-missing-teeth-cause-health-problems Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:03:04 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1952 When it comes to ruining a smile, a missing tooth is about as bad as it can get. But the problems with missing teeth go way beyond how a person looks or the embarrassment they might feel. The situation can lead to other significant dental problems. Those, in turn, can cause health issues.  A gaping...

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]]> Can Adults Get Dental Sealants? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/sealants/can-adults-get-dental-sealants/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-adults-get-dental-sealants Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:41:21 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1632 Dental sealants are a safe and effective way to prevent cavities for kids. But are they just for kids? After all, tooth decay can still happen at any age. Why shouldn’t adults get dental sealants, too?  Instead of asking “can adults get sealants?” (the short answer: They can), a more relevant question is whether the...

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]]> Is There a Best Mouthwash for People With Braces to Use? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/braces/is-there-a-best-mouthwash-for-people-with-braces-to-use/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-there-a-best-mouthwash-for-people-with-braces-to-use Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:08:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1485 Many people add mouthwash to their dental hygiene routine. It can freshen breath and help boost the cleaning job that brushing and flossing accomplish. But what about people with braces? Some may wonder if there are special types of mouthwash for braces, or if it is even a good idea to use it at all....

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]]> Severe Pain After a Filling: What to Do? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/fillings/severe-pain-after-a-filling-what-to-do/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=severe-pain-after-a-filling-what-to-do Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:42:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1477 Dental fillings are the most common and safest treatments for tooth decay. When getting a filling, some minor pain and tooth sensitivity is normal. The pain usually goes away after a few hours, though, but sensitivity to hot and cold liquids might last up to a week.  But what if there is severe pain after...

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]]> 7 Reasons Why Now is the Best Time to See the Dentist https://dentalhealthsociety.com/general/7-reasons-why-now-is-the-best-time-to-see-the-dentist/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-reasons-why-now-is-the-best-time-to-see-the-dentist Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:15:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1191 There are plenty of reasons why some patients avoid the dentist, and we’ve heard them all. Anxiety about pain or dreading the cost are common concerns. So is simply failing to make time in a busy schedule. And the recent COVID-19 pandemic has added a new excuse to the list. No matter what is coming...

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]]> 9 Things to Expect When You Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Years https://dentalhealthsociety.com/general/9-things-to-expect-when-you-havent-been-to-the-dentist-in-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=9-things-to-expect-when-you-havent-been-to-the-dentist-in-years Mon, 05 Oct 2020 14:30:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1157 Haven’t been to the dentist in years? It’s actually not that uncommon. According to a 2018 survey cited by the American Dental Association, only 58% of the people polled saw a dentist once a year or, as the association recommends, every six months. That means that the other 42% haven’t been to the dentist in...

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]]> Widening a Smile With Invisalign. Does It Work? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/general/widening-a-smile-with-invisalign-does-it-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=widening-a-smile-with-invisalign-does-it-work Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1081 Straightening teeth with Invisalign can give people the confidence to smile wide. But can Invisalign literally widen a smile—meaning, can it move teeth enough that more are visible when a patient smiles?  The success of Invisalign at widening a smile depends on the alignment problem of the teeth. When teeth are crowded together, they may...

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]]> Can a General Dentist Do Invisalign? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/general/can-a-general-dentist-do-invisalign/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-a-general-dentist-do-invisalign Mon, 03 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1061 It’s rare to find a dentist who will provide patients with traditional braces for their crooked teeth. Metal, ceramic, and lingual braces are typically only fitted by orthodontists. But there are other options out there to straighten teeth. Invisalign is one of the most popular and successful. Patients often ask “Do I need to find...

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]]> National Child Health Day: A Good Time to Talk About Dental Health https://dentalhealthsociety.com/family-dentist/national-child-health-day-a-good-time-to-talk-about-dental-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=national-child-health-day-a-good-time-to-talk-about-dental-health Mon, 30 Sep 2019 21:43:27 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=687 The first Monday of October is observed as National Child Health Day in the United States. First established in 1928, the day is used to showcase the importance of preventing and treating childhood illnesses and injuries. Here at the Dental Health Society, we see National Child Health Day as the perfect opportunity to remind parents...

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]]> Making “National Tooth Fairy Day” a Positive and Healthy Experience for Kids https://dentalhealthsociety.com/general/making-national-tooth-fairy-day-a-positive-and-healthy-experience-for-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=making-national-tooth-fairy-day-a-positive-and-healthy-experience-for-kids Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:23:23 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=649 Believe it or not, today (August 22, 2019) is “National Tooth Fairy Day.” For many of us, the idea of the Tooth Fairy brings all sorts of pleasant memories. Who didn’t love waking up to some money left by a fairy who only wanted our baby tooth in return? For many kids, a visit from...

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