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Exploring Oral Health Symptoms, Issues and Solutions

Hi, my name is Jenny, and I decided to create this blog to help people who have questions about their oral health. In it, I plan to look at symptoms of various oral issues from cavities to mouth cancer. I also plan to include posts on various dental conditions and their solutions. I want to explore contemporary solutions, homes remedies and cutting-edge ideas. I started this blog because I am always encouraging my kids to follow their passions, and it seemed like a good time to delve into one of my passions. I have always been interested in dental health, and creating this blog gives me a chance to explore that interest while helping others.

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The Truth About Root Canal Treatments

Posted on July 25, 2018

The root canal is perhaps the most feared and misunderstood of all dental treatments. If you've been losing sleep over your teeth, read on to find out the truth about root canal treatment. You might be pleasantly surprised. What is a root canal treatment? As it is with many feared things, a little knowledge goes a long way towards alleviating those fears. A root canal is a specialised dental treatment that aims to save a decayed tooth by drilling a hole inside it and extracting the dental pulp, the soft inner tissue of the tooth which supplies it with blood. [Read More]

3 Simple Dental Procedures That Can Change Your Life

Posted on June 26, 2018

Studies have shown that a surprisingly large number of people are terrified of the dentist. While there are many reasons that people seem to have an innate distrust of the dentist the reality is that dentists can change your life for the better in so many different ways that it is only to your detriment to not utilise their services. While many people went to the dentist as kids and have continued to go for routine check ups, lots of these people also do not realise that with advancements in technology, dentists can now offer a lot more procedures to improve your life. [Read More]

How Prolonged Thumb-Sucking Habits Can Destroy Your Child's Teeth

Posted on June 5, 2018

As a parent, you must be burying your head in thoughts whenever you see your child sucking his or her thumb. What is the baby up to? What is she thinking? Is he okay? The truth is that babies don't suck their thumbs for any other reason other than soothing themselves. When they are upset, hungry, sick or bored, thumb sucking is one of the easiest ways of calming down what is eating at them. [Read More]

7 Aftercare Tips for When You Get Your Wisdom Teeth Extracted

Posted on April 23, 2018

Getting your wisdom teeth extracted is a fairly routine dental procedure. Although not every patient has these molars removed, many people do. If you have an upcoming extraction scheduled, here are some essential tips to help with the aftercare process. 1. Ask Your Dentist If You Need a Ride Home Depending on the pain relief you use during the extraction, you may not be able to drive home. In particular, if you're using general anesthesia or anti-anxiety medications, you need help getting home. [Read More]