Causes and solutions for tooth sensitivity to heat and cold
What a pleasure it is to warm up with a cup of hot coffee in the winter or cool off with an ice cream in the summer! Except when these seemingly innocuous activities are painful [...]
How and why to use an interdental brush and which one to use
With regard to dental implements, the toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss and mouthwash are familiar to all of us, but this isn’t necessarily the case when it comes to interdental brushes. However, once you learn how [...]
Receded gums and loose teeth: is a gum graft the only solution?
Receded gums and tooth loss… Many of us fear these dental problems, but how many of us know the causes, symptoms and possible treatments? While brushing techniques are partly to blame, other bad habits, as [...]
Sensory hypersensitivity and visits to the dentist
In theory, sensory hypersensitivity refers to greater-than-normal sensitivity. However, in practice, this phenomenon is much more complex and distressing, as can affect all day-to-day activities. Those who suffer from it are overly sensitive to their [...]
Choosing the best electric toothbrush
Brushing your teeth regularly and thoroughly is necessary for maintaining good oral hygiene. However, nearly half of all people fail to brush their teeth at least twice a day or for the recommended amount of [...]
What to do when a tooth turns grey following a trauma
We like our teeth to be white; that’s a fact. Yellow, black, grey: this rainbow of troubling colors rarely means good news. For example, grey discoloration tends to appear chiefly after a trauma. While adults [...]
Causes and solutions for white patches on the teeth
Have you noticed white patches on your teeth? While they may less obtrusive than yellow or brown stains, they’re no less unpleasant or worrisome! What causes them, and more importantly, how can you get rid [...]
How to identify and treat thrush
Thrush is a mouth infection caused by an uncontrolled propagation of the fungus Candida albicans. That’s why this yeast infection is also known as oral candidiasis or moniliasis. Candida albicans is naturally present in the [...]