Dental treatments like extractions, root canals, and implants have a high success rate, but a smoking habit could jeopardise the outcome of these and other treatments.

Key takeaways:

• Smoking affects the immune system, making it less able to fight infection and other possible complications.
• Tobacco use interferes with blood circulation, so swelling and delayed recovery are common among smokers.
• In some cases, the procedure may fail or may need to be reversed.

Save yourself the hassle by investing in the health of your teeth and gums. A chat with your dentist is a good first step toward quitting smoking.

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Are you looking forward to eating candy this Halloween? If so, you are not alone. However, let’s also keep in mind that your oral health needs to be taken into account. Here is some “sweet” advice to consider:

• Chewy or gummy candies can become easily lodge traces of stickiness between your teeth.
• Healthier alternatives include sugar-free gum, nuts and dark chocolate.
• Nuts within candy may help to scrape away sticky substances between your teeth.

“Always remember to drink water to help buffer your teeth from sugar, and keep your regular appointments with your dentist for a healthy smile.”

Check out which Halloween candies are unhealthy:

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In the vast majority of cases a tooth infection will cause pain and possibly swollen gums. However, there are times when infection can spread through a tooth and down into the roots — without causing pain or even discomfort. 

Regular check-ups at the dentist is the best method of detecting possible infection early. This is vital as infection can lead to:

• Abscess

• Root damage

• Extraction

Cracks, chips or any kind of trauma to the teeth are known gateways for bacteria — the prime cause of infection. Any damage to the teeth should be brought to the attention of your dentist as soon as possible. Read more about tooth infections at https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/can-a-tooth-infection-be-painless/

Dental health is connected to general health. Poor dental health and gum disease can increase the risk of heart disease due to bacteria that circulates in the bloodstream, causing inflammation.

Key takeaways:

– Gum disease can be prevented or reversed by good oral hygiene and regular examination by your dentist.

– Smoking encourages bad bacteria and increases the risk of gum disease.

– If you eat a lot of sugar or acidic foods, drink water to rinse your mouth and teeth afterwards.

Brushing twice a day can help prevent gum disease and keep your heart healthy too.

Read more:

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You can keep your teeth clean by brushing and flossing at least twice daily. However, supplementary routines like using mouthwash shouldn’t be ignored. To know more about how mouthwash works, continue reading the article.

Key takeaway:

Mouthwash can be classified into two categories, cosmetic and therapeutic.

Mouthwash is used to improve breath, reduce plaque and prevent gum disease.

Mouthwash shouldn’t be used as an excuse not to visit your dentist or brush your teeth.

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Did you know that regularly consuming certain vegetables could actually save a trip to the dentist? In fact, there are a number of tasty options which will offer your teeth the vital nutrients that they require in order to remain healthy. Let us briefly list three vegetables and the benefits of each.

• Dark leafy greens (spinach, kale, collards) are viable sources of calcium.
• Mushroom contain high levels of vitamin D.
• Phosphorous is found within squash and pumpkin seeds, another mineral which helps to prevent cavities.

Another essential nutrient for a strong smile is vitamin D, available from sunlight and milk.

Check out some other surprising choices:

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Root canal therapy may be recommended by your dentist to save a badly damaged or infected tooth. You should always go ahead with the treatment as soon as possible.

Key takeaways:

• Postponing treatment could cause the infection to spread to gum tissue or to other teeth.
• Oral infection can also spread to the bloodstream and cause heart conditions.
• The longer you wait to have treatment, the more difficult it will be to restore the affected tooth; you could lose the tooth.

Also, the sooner you get your tooth treated, the sooner you’ll be pain free.

Read the full story here: https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/the-costly-effects-of-ignoring-a-root-canal/ 

Discomfort, tightness or pain in the jaw can have a number of causes and should always be investigated by a dentist when the problem becomes a regular occurrence. 

Although problems with the jaw can be caused by issues with the teeth such as misalignment or crowding the three biggest contributors to jaw pain are usually found to be:

• Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ) – caused by an incorrect bite, misaligned teeth or dental trauma

• Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) – which occurs during sleep

• Stress – causes jaw tension and pain

Stiffness, tightness and soreness of the jaw often point to a larger problem and effective treatment by your dentist or doctor can only begin when the underlying cause is explored and determined. Read more about jaw problems at https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/jaw-tightness-and-tension-what-does-it-mean/