Good dental health should include regular visits to the dentist. In addition to a thorough examination of the mouth and teeth during these appointments, the dentist will sometimes order x-rays. A dental x-ray is the common term for a dental radiograph. It is one of the dentist’s most important diagnostic tools, giving him or her...
Dentists are dedicated to saving teeth, but sometimes their patients still lose them. Accidents or other injuries may knock teeth out or break them off. Or, they may be extracted by a dentist when cavities are ignored and tooth decay has destroyed them. Luckily, there are choices of what you can do to replace a...
Parents usually mean well, especially when it comes to our health. But sometimes, they just didn’t know any better. Many dental patients end up following dental advice from their parents for decades, not realizing that the information has been debunked or disproved since the time they were kids. Recently, the Dental Health Society went around...
When it comes to your teeth, everyone would prefer a smile that is healthy and looks good. Professional teeth cleaning and teeth whitening are both procedures that can help achieve these goals. But can you get the same results as whitening by having your teeth cleaned a few times? And does whitening offer any benefits...
It’s a simple question: Would you recommend your dentist to other families? If the answer is a “no,” or the question makes you hesitate, it probably means that you are not getting the level of service you want from your dental healthcare provider. On the other hand, if the answer is “yes,” ask yourself: Have...
Suppose you get a checkup and the dentist discovers cavities. You need to get them filled to prevent further tooth decay. The procedure is not too costly, but you cannot pay out of pocket right now. Does insurance cover the cost of dental fillings? It all depends on what kind of insurance is under discussion....
Here at the Dental Health Society, we like to keep tabs on how we as a country are doing in terms of dental health—and on how well our dentists are doing to serve the general population. Dental health stats help. Luckily, a number of other organizations do this as well, including the Centers for Disease...
If you suspect you have a cavity, our article I Think I Have a Cavity – What Now? explains some of the symptoms. If you already know you have a cavity, your next question might be “Do I Need to Get My Cavity Filled?” Most people would like to avoid getting a cavity filled. But...
Brushing your teeth doesn’t take much time or effort, but it sometimes feels like a chore. There are several brushing myths that might make you think you can skip this important part of your daily routine. It is important to know the facts – not only for your dental health, but for your physical health...
Think you have a cavity? Cavities, or “dental caries” as they are professionally called, are often the first step toward more serious tooth decay. It’s no wonder dentists try to find them and take care of them, before they lead to more serious issues. But how can you know if you have a cavity? And...