Month: September 2020

Did you know that regularly consuming certain vegetables could actually save a trip to the dentist? In fact, there are a number of tasty options which will offer your teeth the vital nutrients that they require in order to remain healthy. Let us briefly list three vegetables and the benefits of each.

• Dark leafy greens (spinach, kale, collards) are viable sources of calcium.
• Mushroom contain high levels of vitamin D.
• Phosphorous is found within squash and pumpkin seeds, another mineral which helps to prevent cavities.

Another essential nutrient for a strong smile is vitamin D, available from sunlight and milk.

Check out some other surprising choices:

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Root canal therapy may be recommended by your dentist to save a badly damaged or infected tooth. You should always go ahead with the treatment as soon as possible.

Key takeaways:

• Postponing treatment could cause the infection to spread to gum tissue or to other teeth.
• Oral infection can also spread to the bloodstream and cause heart conditions.
• The longer you wait to have treatment, the more difficult it will be to restore the affected tooth; you could lose the tooth.

Also, the sooner you get your tooth treated, the sooner you’ll be pain free.

Read the full story here: https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/the-costly-effects-of-ignoring-a-root-canal/ 

Discomfort, tightness or pain in the jaw can have a number of causes and should always be investigated by a dentist when the problem becomes a regular occurrence. 

Although problems with the jaw can be caused by issues with the teeth such as misalignment or crowding the three biggest contributors to jaw pain are usually found to be:

• Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ) – caused by an incorrect bite, misaligned teeth or dental trauma

• Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) – which occurs during sleep

• Stress – causes jaw tension and pain

Stiffness, tightness and soreness of the jaw often point to a larger problem and effective treatment by your dentist or doctor can only begin when the underlying cause is explored and determined. Read more about jaw problems at https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/jaw-tightness-and-tension-what-does-it-mean/

Teeth get infected due to several varied reasons. It left untreated, an infection can lead to tooth loss or cause damage to other parts of the oral cavity such as gums. Below are some of the key things you should know about an infected tooth.

Key takeaways:

• A tooth infection can be caused by decay, gum disease, cracks or fractures.

• Symptoms include toothache, gum inflammation, tooth sensitivity and jaw pain.

• Treatments include extraction, root canal treatment or cosmetic dentistry.

Call your dentist today, set up an appointment and get your infected tooth taken care of.

Read more here https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/dont-ignore-that-infected-tooth/