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Daily Dental News: Saturday, January 28, 2012
Dental implants: the latest solution for improved aesthetics, patient comfort and oral health after tooth loss Over the course of the last several decades, dental technology has improved significantly in terms of solutions for patients dealing with tooth loss. Whether due to trauma, injury, disease or advanced age, tooth loss can contribute to a number of oral health concerns – not to mention individual comfort, aesthetics, and lifestyle changes. But with the advent of modern dental implants, qualified ...
Nigel Latta talks tough on teeth and children's behavior Popular television personality and clinical psychologist Nigel Latta was at Waikato Hospital today, speaking to dental professionals about children’s behaviour and how that impacts on their oral health.
Weekly Message: Relief of Toothache and Headache
Our office is producing more and more smiling faces, except that we have a never-smiled face of an ancient Egypt Pharaoh portrait, a gift from our Egyptian patient. An Egyptologist recently explored the ancient Egypt dentistry. X-rays on the mummy showed that most Egypt Pharaohs had endured years of pain from his rotting teeth which explains why Pharaohs you see in ROM or other museums never smile. (Show full text) An important part of our job is to treat and relieve conditions that cause our patients toothache. We also treat many ailments related to the structure of jaw, breathing patterns during sleep (sleep apnea, or temporary absence or cessation of breathing), and nighttime tooth grinding (bruxism). We deal with patients who suffer from severe headaches and migraines (a severe recurring headache which usually affects only one side of the head). If you experience any of the aforementioned pain or problems, please contact us for a consultation. Toothbrushing Illustrated
Proper brushing is the first step to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. It takes at least two minutes using a recommended technique to do a good job of brushing your teeth. Whether you are using a manual or a power toothbrush, you should spend at least 30 seconds in each quadrant of your mouth (upper right and left, lower right and left). |
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