2015

How Braces Can Help Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis-Induced TMJ

If your child has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, you're probably already aware that the disease can cause long-term damage to the joints in their body. This includes the joints that hold the jaw together, which can make it painful and difficult for your child to eat, chew, and even speak. Aside from working with your child's rheumatologist to control inflammation, there's another step you can take to help reduce pain in the jaw: getting braces for your child.

Pre-Wedding Whitening: 3 Winning Tips To Make Sure Your Smile Matches Your Dress

Brides spend months and weeks leading up to their wedding day perfecting the choice of cake, types of flowers, centerpieces and other details regarding the wedding. They also try to shed a few pounds, grow out their hair and up their skin regimen. Another popular thing that brides-to-be tend to focus on is their smile. No bride wants yellow-stained teeth in their wedding pictures, which is why these three smile-transforming tips are something every woman that is about to get hitched needs to be aware of:

An Overview Of Getting Dental Implants

If you have damaged or missing teeth, dental implants are a great way to replace them. It's common to have questions about the procedure, as you want to know what to expect. By understanding the three step process, you will know exactly what you are getting into by opting to get dental implants to fix your teeth. Step 1: Removing The Damaged Teeth If you have teeth that are missing, you won't have to deal with this extra step in the process.

3 Things You Might Not Know About Cavities

Chances are, you already know the basics about cavities and tooth decay. For example, you know that brushing several times a day and cutting back on sugary foods/beverages can help prevent cavities, and you know that a cavity is essentially a small hole in your tooth. But there's more to tooth decay than these commonly known facts. A few lesser-known facts about cavities could put you in a better position to detect a cavity or prevent them altogether.

How To Whiten Your Teeth Overnight

Everyone wants whiter teeth. Teeth whitening procedures at the dentist or those whitening strips found at your local drugstore may be effective, but they are also pretty expensive. You can get a brighter smile overnight using a few home remedies and items you may already have in your pantry. Try these remedies for a whiter smile—and the best part is it won't cost you anything. Strawberries Yes, that's right, strawberries. Mash them and rub them onto your teeth like a paste.