General Dental Health Videos

Periodontal disease, or gum disease, can be treated with scaling and root planting, also known as deep cleanings. Visit a dentist to get rid of irritating factors of gum disease with tips from a...

Gum disease can be fought by going to the dentist, getting deep cleanings and working at home to brush and floss better. Fight gum disease through checkups and root planting with tips from a...

Some early warning signs of gum disease include buildup, plaque, tartar, irritation of gum tissue and bleeding when flossing or eating. Treat gingivitis before it becomes periodontitis with tips...

While dental visits are important, home prevention of gum disease can be performed with the help of toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, Listerine and peroxide. Discover some home treatments for gum...

Tooth nerve damage is usually a result of a cavity that has progressed through the tooth into the nerve. Watch our for warning signs of tooth nerve damage, such as throbbing pain and biting...

The most common ways dentists deal with root canals include procedures known as scaling and root planting. Cure gum disease through regular deep cleanings with tips from a dentist in this free...

Dental service procedures include removing and replacing cavities with fillings, removing nerves as part of a root canal, and cosmetic enhancements in the form of veneers or crowns. Discover how...

Peroxide can help prevent gum disease by keeping the mouth disinfected on the surface, but it doesn't cure gum disease, and it doesn't penetrate deeply into the gums. Use peroxide in conjunction...

Some new chewing gums can help prevent the onset of cavities by stimulating the release of saliva and by incorporating xylitol, a sweetener that helps to fight cavities. Chew gum to minimize...

When brushing the teeth, massaging the gums keeps teeth clean and stimulated blood flow to the gums to keep them rejuvenated and healthy. Help to prevent gingivitis or gum disease by improving...

A dental assistant's tools often includes an air/water syringe, a saliva ejector and a high volume evacuator. Learn about the most commonly used dental assistant equipment with tips from a dentist...

A home remedy for an abscessed tooth is to pop the abscess with something sharp and sterile to drain the infection. Use a warm salt water rinse to ease the discomfort of an abscess at home with...

Oral pain that typically requires a root canal includes lingering hot and cold sensitivity and biting sensitivity that never goes way. Learn about symptoms of pain that are often treated by root...

While most whitening toothpastes don't chemically whiten the teeth, they do help remove surface stains which will make the teeth appear lighter. Discover active ingredients that whiten teeth, such...

An abscess is an infection underneath the gum or tooth that can cause a severe amount of pain and discomfort, as well as damage to mouth and tooth structures. Learn how a gum abscess is typically...

When the collection of infection that is an abscess builds, a great deal of pressure can build up and push against the tooth and gums. Avoid additional abscess discomfort through the pressures of...

While an abscess can be popped to help drain some of the infection, it does not eliminate the infection completely. Discover how dentists can eliminate an abscess from its origin with tips from a...

A cavity is a small dental infection of the tooth that is comprised of bacteria and is treated with a filling. Discover how a dentist fills a cavity by numbing the patient, cleaning the cavity and...

Get in touch with a dental insurance company and ask them what procedures are covered at the dentist and orthodontist when finding out what dental insurance covers. Learn if your visit to the...

When choosing a toothbrush, select a hard-bristle brush if cleaning dental work like crowns and bridges, but if not, use a soft-bristle brush because it is easier on the gums. Learn how to pick...

When caring for dentures, clean them as if they are your natural teeth and be sure to remove any excess Fixodent. Care for your dentures with the health tips in this free oral and dental hygiene...

When choosing toothpaste, use Sensodyne or similar toothpastes for sensitive teeth; the whitening toothpastes do not work as well as a separate whitening treatment. Choose a toothpaste with the...

Keep teeth white after whitening treatment by staying away from staining products such as coffee, colas, wine and berries. Find out how to keep teeth white after a whitening treatment in this free...

In order to bleach your own teeth, either get your dentist to construct custom bleaching trays from your teeth or try the over-the-counter whitening pastes, which take longer. Bleach your teeth...

In order to straighten teeth without braces, try the partial crown option, also known as veneers, which covers the facial surface of the teeth and looks just like your own teeth. Learn different...

To become a dental assistant, try interning in a dental office or asking dentist if you can observe their assistants to make sure that is an option you want to pursue before starting the two...

If a tooth is sensitive to hot and cold temperatures or has a throbbing pain, see a dentist to find out if you have a cavity. Find out how to tell if you have a cavity in this free oral and dental...

When teaching children to brush their teeth, be very hands-on and get a child to replicate the brushing strokes you show them. Teach children to brush their teeth with the tips in this free oral...

When attempting to heal a lip sore, first contact a dentist, then purchase a numbing agent from a pharmacy to reduce discomfort or rinse it with salt water. Heal lip sores using the tips in this...

When whitening teeth, try either a prescription whitening paste or the zoom treatment procedure at the dentist's office, which involves a two-hour bleaching procedure. Find out how to whiten teeth...

When whitening teeth at home, set aside time in the morning, brush teeth and dry them off before applying bleaching solution. Get ready to whiten teeth at home with the professional tips in this...

If a dentist asks you to come in for more than one visit for a cleaning, you may require a deep cleaning involving soft-tissue management. Decide what to do when a dentist tries to schedule more...

When flossing teeth, tear off a small piece of floss about a foot long, wrap it around your index finger and move the floss in between teeth. Floss your teeth the right way with the professional...

In order to get rid of canker sores, which are caused by stress or vitamin deficiencies, reduce stress levels, take vitamins and try over-the-counter canker sore medication. Get rid of canker...

Get in touch with dental insurance company and ask them if implant procedures are covered; ask specific questions to get specific answers concerning coverage. Learn if dental insurance covers...

Get in touch with dental insurance company and ask them what procedures are covered at the dentist and orthodontist when finding out what dental insurance covers. Find out what procedures are...

Gargle with hydrogen peroxide or baking soda and swish it around your mouth to reduce the size of cold sores naturally. Learn how to cure cold sores in this free oral and dental hygiene video from...

The right dental floss for you is a matter of personal choice, though un-waxed dental floss is often preferred for flossing around dental work. Pick out the right dental floss with professional...

When gargling hydrogen peroxide, be sure not to swallow it and consider brushing the teeth with a toothbrush dipped into hydrogen peroxide. Safely gargle hydrogen peroxide with tips from a...

The best ways to stop toothaches without seeing the dentist is by using oral numbing agents and pain relieving medication. Stop a toothache with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free...

In dental health, receding gums can be repaired by visiting a dentist and using a soft bristle toothbrush. Repair receding gums with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series...

A toothache before a dentist's appointment can be treated with oral numbing gels or pain relievers. Ease a toothache before a dentist appointment with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this...

Persistent mouth ulcers can be treated by rinsing warm salt water or visiting the dentist. Cure persistent mouth ulcers with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on...

Getting teeth that are naturally white can be achieved by eating a lot of raw vegetables and rinsing with hydrogen peroxide. Keep teeth white naturally with tips from a licensed dental assistant...

After getting wisdom teeth pulled, be sure to take the medication prescribed by the dentist and rinse the mouth often with mouthwash or anti-septic rinses. Survive getting wisdom teeth pulled with...

Pain from braces can be treated with an oral numbing agent and pain relievers. Treat pain from braces with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral...

Root canal pain can be treated with either over-the-counter pain relievers or prescription antibiotics provided by a dentist. Treat root canal pain with tips from a licensed dental assistant in...

If a person's gums begin to show signs of receding, they should brush their teeth and rinse to ensure that bacteria won't infect the affected area. Stop receding gums with tips from a licensed...

After a tooth is extracted, it's important to avoid chewing food on that side and to rinse with warm salt water. Care for a tooth after extraction with tips from a licensed dental assistant in...

Pericoronitis can be treated by a dentist or at home with special care in getting rid of bacteria through brushing the teeth. Treat pericoronitis with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this...