Month: September 2021

Caring for your teeth involves much more than regular trips to the dentist. Certain foods can also enhance your oral health and the good news is that there are more than you may realise. For instance, spinach provides additional calcium while the omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon will provide anti-inflammatory properties. Here are three other tasty treats to include in your everyday diet:

• Apples
• Almonds
• Sweet potatoes

“Whether you love kale or spinach, almonds or cheese, you can eat healthy to support your teeth and gums.”

More information can be found here:

https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/these-5-foods-are-good-for-your-oral-health/

It is never a good idea to put off dental treatment if you know you have a cavity. If this condition is not promptly treated, you will be placing the health of your teeth and gums at risk. Here are three potentially serious scenarios:

• Symptoms such as pain, swelling around the gums and a bad taste in the mouth can occur.
• You may need root canal therapy, if the tooth becomes infected.
• In serious cases, the tooth could need to be extracted.

“Decay that has progressed to this point can also cause an abscess to form, which is a pocket of infection.”

Learn more below:

https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/what-could-happen-to-an-untreated-cavity/

Restorative dental treatments can help fix the appearance of your smile and restore function to your teeth and gums. These treatments are recommended in the following scenarios:

• If your teeth have cracks or chips, bonding and veneers can help.
• Missing teeth can be replaced with bridges, implants, or dentures.
• If your teeth are damaged due to decay, fillings and crowns can be a good solution.

You can be sure there’s a restorative dentistry option to suit your needs. Why not get a personalised recommendation from your dentist?

Read the full story here: https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/what-is-restorative-dentistry-and-how-can-you-benefit-from-it/ 

Bleeding gums when you brush your teeth is one of the signs of gum disease. A deep cleaning is often necessary to control gum disease. Your dentist can advise you how to continue to treat your gum disease at home following a deep cleaning.

Key takeaways:

• Your dentist may recommend rinsing with saltwater to reduce inflammation and to help the gum tissue heal.
• Drinking green tea can also help protect against oral bacteria and reduce inflammation.
• Make sure you floss properly to remove plaque and food particles which can be trapped between teeth.

“Green tea, the non-oxidized version of black tea, has been shown to have many health benefits, from cognitive benefits such as improved mood and memory to protective benefits against cancer and heart disease.”

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https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/treating-your-gum-disease-at-home/

Deep cleaning sessions treat more than just the teeth. This treatment is meant to address gum disease and stop it from progressing. Here’s what happens during this procedure:

Key takeaways:

• Your dentist will use local anaesthesia to reduce discomfort when working around the gumline.
• Tartar, bacteria and plaque will be removed using a scaling tool.
• Next, the dentist will do some root planing to encourage gum tissue to become attached to the teeth again.

You may also need medication post-procedure to reduce discomfort and inflammation.

Read the full story here: https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/what-to-expect-during-a-deep-teeth-cleaning/