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Dental health includes taking care of the teeth and gums while occasionally using professional procedures to fix serious problems. Take care of the teeth, gums and mouth with tips from a general dentist in this free video series on oral hygiene and gum disease.
There are 23 videos in this series:
Invisalign braces have a clear plastic tray that can be cleaned by brushing inside or by using an ultrasonic machine. Remove accumulated debris and stains from Invisalign braces with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care.
In dental health, a cavity is a hole in a tooth that is filled with white fillings. Find out how fillings can stop a cavity from progressing into tooth nerves with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care.
Gum disease is an inflammation and infection of the gums that surround the teeth and cover the bones and supporting tissues of the teeth. Identify gum disease through the presence of plaque, debris and infection with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care and gum disease.
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, can be minimized at home by brushing the teeth, flossing and using mouth rinses. Flush out the toxins and acid underneath the gums to prevent a disease with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care and gum disease.
The first step in reversing gum disease is to understand what gum disease is and to determine the severity of one's own gum disease. Find out how gum disease results in the separation of the gums from the teeth with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care and gum disease.
Gum disease, better known as periodontal disease, is an accumulation of debris and bacteria between the teeth and gums. Discover how a toothpick acts as a gum stimulator with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care and gum disease.
The obvious side effects of gum disease include separation of the gums from the teeth, allowing infection to damage the bone. Find out how gum disease can cause loss of teeth, bad breath, bleeding of the gums and discomfort in the mouth with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care and gum disease.
Common signs of gum disease include bleeding around the gums, swelling in the gums, discoloration or redness in the gums and a foul odor. Watch for classic symptoms of gum disease while brushing the teeth with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care and gum disease.
In order to stop gum disease, food particles and bacteria that accumulate around and underneath the gums need to be cleaned out. Use dental floss to clean out food particles from the gums with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care and gum disease.
In order to heal gum disease, a person should seek professional treatment from a dentist, but this can be done in conjunction with some home remedies. Prevent the exacerbation of gum disease by brushing the teeth and flossing with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care and gum disease.
Gum disease can be treated by removing the buildup of bacteria and food particles with dental instruments. Supplement gum disease treatments by brushing and flossing at home with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care and gum disease.
Plaque can be detected by using a disclosing solution that colors the food and bacteria that collect around the teeth and gum line. Learn about the disease that can be caused by excessive plaque with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care.
Gum disease, or periodontal disease, can be prevented by brushing the teeth, flossing and using a triangular toothpick to stimulate the gums. Go to a dentist for help in preventing gum disease with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care and gum disease.
Tooth extraction can be a simple process if the tooth is single rooted, but teeth with double roots may require oral surgery. Find out how a tooth is split in half during surgical removal with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care.
Frequently asked questions regarding root canals include questions about the severity of pain, how long the pain lasts and whether or not the pain is bearable. Discover how simple root canals can be with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care.
A root canal involves using small instruments to clean out and shape the inside of a tooth, disinfecting the tooth and sealing the root. Learn how root canals allow the body of a tooth to heal around a root with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care.
A root canal infection can spread to the root, the bone and underneath the root where it may spread and create pressure in the jaw. Learn how cold temperature remedies can be a sign of a root canal infection with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care.
Teeth whitening is done with a hydrogen peroxide-like material that opens the crystalline pores of the tooth to remove stains and deposits. Use a plastic tray in teeth whitening procedures with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care.
When doing teeth whitening with hydrogen peroxide, safety comes through controlling the amount of solution that is being applied to the teeth. Check teeth whitening products for their ability to control a solution with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care.
The only real cure for a toothache is to see a dentist for professional treatment. Relieve pain from a toothache temporarily by using pain medication or hydrogen peroxide with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care.
Healthy teeth make white teeth, so brushing at home and preventing damage is the best way to achieve white teeth. Avoid cigarettes and foods and drinks that cause tooth discoloration with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care.
A cavity is a hole in a tooth that usually starts off as a dark spot on a tooth, but it can spread out and expand. Prevent a cavity from reaching the pulp or nerve of a tooth with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care.
Teeth whitening products that come without a tray can cause uneven coloring, but this can be solved by controlling the amount of solution that's on a given tooth. Get a dentist to custom fit a tray to the teeth with information from a general dentist in this free video on dental care.
Many people today want a whiter, brighter smile. Some can achieve it with proper oral hygiene, such as regular brushing, flossing and using mouthwash. Some people need a little extra help to get their yellowing teeth to return to the land of sparkling white, especially smokers and coffee drinkers. There are a number of products that will help turn teeth a few shades whiter, including bleaching agents and toothpastes that contain whiteners. For some, these do the trick; for others, over the counter solutions are often hit and miss, with temporary results. There are a number of factors that go into dental care, from choosing the right dentist to taking care of the teeth and gums at home. In this free video series, a general dentist provides information about gum disease, filling cavities and root canal procedures. Additional advice is provided on plaque detection, teeth whitening procedures and toothache cures. Keep the teeth and mouth clean and the gums healthy with these dental care tips.
David Wagner Dr. David Wagner is a general dentist with more than 25 years of experience. He is a partner of an upscale FFS practice in the Clearwater, Fla., area and specializes in restorative and cosmetic dentistry.dkdk
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