If you have ever held your head in agony through a toothache, you have come to the right place. As a mom and a nurse, I have helped many people deal with all kinds of pain including toothaches, and I have suffered through many toothaches myself. I am the type of person who likes to help others, so I decided to create this blog. In this blog, I plan to post entries on the causes of toothaches and how to alleviate toothache pain, but I also plan to explore long-term solutions such as fillings and sealants and more. I hope you enjoy reading, and I thank you for stopping by.
Posted on: 10 March 2021
If you have never used dentures before, then getting used to them can take a little time. Here are a few tips that can help you through the initial period of adjustment.
1. Establish Good Routines
You can wear your dentures for as many hours a day as you like, but many people find it is most comfortable to take them out at night to give their mouth a chance to rest.
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Posted on: 22 January 2021
As adults, we all know that we should brush our teeth every day, but how sure are you that you are using the right brushing technique? Are you passing good habits onto your kids? Here are a few tips for brushing your teeth the right way.
1. Brush at Least Twice a Day
Most family dentists recommend brushing at least twice a day to keep teeth free from plaque. Most people find first thing in the morning and before bed to be convenient brushing times.
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Posted on: 4 December 2020
Are you looking after your teeth carefully? Most people always intend to care for their teeth, so perhaps you started out with good intentions and remembered to brush them and to floss regularly, but if you are like a lot of people, it didn't take too long for this regime to start to slip. Perhaps, the busyness of life or the struggle of balancing a family and a full-time job started to intrude on those initial good intentions and you found yourself becoming satisfied with a more rudimentary attempt at oral hygiene?
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Posted on: 26 October 2020
It is estimated that 40% of Australians do not get enough sleep each night. Poor sleep impacts on a person's health in several ways and one of these areas is oral hygiene. As someone who suffers from bad sleep habits and wonders what the link is between sleep and teeth, consider these three ways your dental health is affected by sleep deprivation.
Food Choices
It is hard enough to stay focused on the goal of eating healthy during the day without adding tiredness to the equation.
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