Jan 27 2011
When talking to some people you would think the local dentist was ten foot tall, green, and eats patients in a single bite. Mind you, don’t worry, that bite has the cleanest and whitest teeth around. After all, he is a dentist.
Sorry to break your disillusionment. There are just as many women becoming dentists [...]
Jul 30 2010
Is there an oral problem that’s marring your smile? Are you aware of the oral problems that are likely to affect you in the absence of proper oral care? Do you know what you need to do if you get rid of such a problem?
Bad breath, or halitosis, can mar your smile when [...]
Jan 29 2010
A toothache can cause much more than pain. It causes extreme discomfort and makes you irritable. All of us get a toothache at some time or the other. However, if it happens too frequently, that’s a cause for concern. If you have a toothache for more than two days, rush to your dentist. I do [...]
Jan 03 2010
Toothache is probably what sends most people to see the dentist. They wouldn’t do it otherwise. Are you one of such people, or do you take care of your teeth regularly? Dental care includes visiting the dentist at least once every six months. Now, coming back to toothache, pain in the tooth can indicate a [...]
Oct 26 2009
When Ogden Nash said, “Some pains are physical, and some pains are mental, but the one that’s both is dental,” he must have been experiencing toothache. Almost all of us have suffered from toothache at some point in our lives. Let’s look at the causes and remedies of this dreadful pain.
What does a toothache indicate?
A [...]
Aug 03 2009
I think headaches and toothaches are the worst often-occurring pains one experiences. While rest and some other things can help you get rid of the headache, a toothache may trouble you for days without you being able to do anything about it. Does toothache indicate something? Yes, it does. It may indicate anything from the [...]
Apr 18 2009
Toothache should not be ignored, especially if it happens frequently. While it is important to see your dentist as soon as you can, it is important that you seek temporary relief at least for the time it takes you to reach the dentist. Here is a list of easy remedies for immediate relief.
Garlic: Crush a [...]
Jan 05 2009
Toothache is annoying; it becomes difficult to concentrate on any task, even talking, f one has a toothache. Let’s look at what you can do if you have a toothache.
Use a good antiseptic mouthwash to rinse your mouth. Repeat this 3-4 times throughout the day.
Make sure your mouth is clean and that there are no [...]
Nov 12 2008
Dental problems can hit you at any age. Even toddlers can be affected by dental problems. Thus, dental care should not be neglected at any stage in life. Let us look at the most common dental problems that affect people.
Bad breath
Also known as halitosis, bad breath affects all people at some time or other. While [...]
Oct 05 2008
What does a toothache indicate?
A toothache is indicative of one or a combination of the following:
A cavity in a tooth
A gum disease
A problem in the jaw
A spasm in the jaw muscles
A broken tooth
A wisdom tooth’s birth
Infection in the pulp of a tooth
A mouth injury
What factors aggravate a toothache?
When you have a toothache, try to keep [...]