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Dental health includes teeth cleaning, caring for the gums and treating oral pain in the form of toothaches or canker sores. Take care of the teeth and mouth with tips from a license dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and care.
There are 29 videos in this series:
Teeth grinding can be prevented with night guards made by dentists through upper and lower impressions. Discover how to stop grinding teeth at night with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
Bad breath can be treated by brushing the teeth, tongue and flossing so that all bacteria in the mouth is removed. Treat bad breath with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
People who get tooth decay often get it as a result of not brushing their teeth enough. Prevent tooth decay with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
Teeth brushing should be done in a circular motion while ensuring that all teeth are brushed at every angle. Brush your teeth with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
When flossing the teeth, create a C effect around each tooth and down below the gums. Floss your teeth with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
Canker sores come from stress and they can be treated by rinsing with hydrogen peroxide. Treat canker sores with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
The best way to avoid canker sores is by reducing stress and ensuring a balanced diet supplemented by multi-vitamins. Avoid getting canker sores with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
Teeth whitening can be done at home with over-the-counter products or at the dentist's office. Whiten your teeth with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
In dental health, sensitive teeth are cared for with prescription toothpaste and through an assessment by a general dentist. Take care of sensitive teeth with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
In dental health, a toothache can be treated by rubbing a numbing agent around the affected gums and teeth and taking anti-inflammatory pain medication. Care for a toothache with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
Dentists can be found in the yellow pages, on the internet or by asking friends and family. Find a dentist with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
When gargling with mouth rinse, start by swishing and then force air through the throat while the head is tilted back. Gargle properly with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
Tooth fillings can be temporarily replaced with temporary filling material found at the pharmacy. Discover how to temporarily replace a tooth filling with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
For whiter teeth, a dentist can provide an over-the-counter bleaching solution for use at home. Get whiter teeth with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
Toothaches can be naturally soothed by making a clove paste with cloves and water to rub on the affected area. Stop a toothache naturally with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
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 free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
For dental health and getting rid of toothaches at home, rinse with warm salt water rinses or hydrogen peroxide and eat yogurt. Use home remedies to temporarily soothe a toothache with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
Overbites are primarily treated by orthodontists who will use braces, tooth extraction or corrective jaw surgery. Correct an overbite with tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
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 dental health and oral hygiene.
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 in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
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 tips from a licensed dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
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 hygiene.
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 this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
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 dental assistant in this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
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 this free video series on dental health and oral hygiene.
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 licensed dental assistant provides information about brushing teeth, flossing teeth and caring for sensitive teeth. Additional advice on treating canker sores, tooth aches and pain from braces is given as well. Keep the teeth and mouth clean with these dental health tips!
Michelle McPhail Michelle McPhail has been a licensed dental assistant for more than seven years. At My Solutionz, she is the office coordinator and treatment coordinator. McPhail keeps everyone, even the doctors, on schedule.dkdk
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