South Florida Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Blog

Fear of dental appointments is one of the most common reasons that people do not keep their regular visits. Seeing your dentist regularly is vital to dental health, so it is in the interests of both you and your dentist that your next visit is relaxed and comfortable. Sedation dentistry is an incredible option to remove the fear and anxiety from these appointments. When you are relaxed, your dentist can work more proficiently, and you can sit back and enjoy your experience. Some of the main benefits of Sedation dentistry are:

Brushing your teeth should be part of your everyday life, something that you have done since you were old enough to reach the bathroom sink on your own. It is such a basic part of your day that it requires little to no thought in order to get the task done. However, there are a lot of common mistakes that are made when brushing your teeth that it is important to put a little thought to it and make sure that you are doing the best you can for your dental health.

Do you love sour foods and candies? Sour treats contain citric or tartaric acid, these acids can cause irritation of the tongue and irreversible dental erosion. That does not mean that you must give up your citric fruits or neglect the occasional sour snack candy, it does mean that you should be cautious of overdoing it and follow some dental health tips.

Gum pain is a sign that something serious may be going on inside your mouth. Since a lot of gum issues don’t cause pain right when the problems begin, the pain is an indication that something has been brewing over time. The possible reasons for gum pain can range from very minor to very serious. If you are feeling pain in your gums, it is important to schedule an appointment with your dentist to diagnose the cause of the pain.

Some reasons for pain the gums are as follows:

Once your adult teeth are all in, it is important to take great care of them and protect them from more than just bacteria. Injuries to the teeth and mouth are common in many sports and can cause teeth loss or chipped teeth. Preventing injury can be accomplished, simply, by wearing a sports mouth guard. A mouthguard is a cushioning appliance made of flexible material that fits snugly over the teeth to help prevent injuries to the teeth and mouth. Visit your dentist to review your options and choose what is best for you.

There are three basic types of mouthguards:

• Pre-made mouthguard
• “Boil-and-bite” fitted mouthguard
• Custom-made mouthguard from your dentist