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Cavities, Bad Breath and Other Embarrassing Topics

Bad breath can ruin a first date, embarrass you in front of your friends, or have other unwanted consequences, and although everybody suffers from bad breath, no one seems to want to talk about it. Cavities often seem to be in the same category. Hi! My name is Josie, and I have struggled with cavities and bad breath in the past. I've even had unsightly ulcers between my gums and teeth. Sure, it's gross and a bit embarrassing to talk about, but there's no reason to be embarrassed. I think the internet is a fabulous place in that it lets us learn and talk about things that can be embarrassing to deal with in real life. That feeling lead me to create this blog. In this blog, I am going to offer information on cavities, bad breath and other "embarrassing" topics. I hope you learn a lot along the way!

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4 Types of Tooth Pain and What They Mean
When you begin to feel pain in your mouth, the first thing to do is try to identify the cause. Tooth pain comes in several forms. The type of pain you are experiencing should give you a clue as to what oral condition you have. The following types of pain are four of the most common oral pain types. 1. Sensitivity Tooth sensitivity doesn't have a single cause. The sensitivity could have several causes, with the most common being:

Why Do You Have Bad Breath?
Bad breath can have a massive toll on your confidence and self-esteem. It can make people back away from you, adversely affecting your relationships and pushing you to deep emotional stress. Luckily, bad breath is not a permanent condition. If you understand the causes of this dental issue, you are in a much better position to do something about it. Discover some causes and remedies for bad breath. Dry Mouth

Dental Implants: 4 Benefits
If you are someone with dental issues, you may not have considered dental implants as an option. Dental implants offer some advantages over other forms of treatment. This article explores some of the key benefits. Keep reading to learn more! 1. Dental implants are a long-term solution During an implant procedure, titanium posts are installed to replace the roots of your missing teeth. The implant is surgically installed into your jawbone, and other artificial materials, like porcelain or gold, are used to create crowns for each post.

5 Reasons to Choose a Family Dentist Over a Pediatric Dentist for Your Children
If you are looking for a dentist for you and your children, you may be wondering if your children see a pediatric dentist or a family dentist. While pediatric dentists do undergo additional training to specialize in treating children, they aren't always the best choice for families. Family dentists and pediatric dentists can both treat children, but there are some important differences. For some families, a family dentist might be a better option than a pediatric dentist might.

Dental Measures/Remedies for Bad Breath
Your dental health is essential. That's why you should make it a habit to go for regular dental check-ups. Among the many oral health problems that you may experience is bad breath. Besides embarrassment and psychological distress, bad breath can be a sign of an underlying dental problem that could worsen if you don't see a dentist early enough. Unfortunately, assessing your own breath may not be fruitful. Most people with terrible breath may not even know it, while those with perfectly neutral breath could be worrying about having bad breath.

What to Expect at a Dental Check-Up
If you have not visited your dentist for a long time, or even never been to see one before, you may be concerned about what to expect during a check-up. This is perfectly understandable and many people needlessly worry about dental check-ups when just knowing what they can expect to happen will allay their fears. Importantly, a check-up is just that, and you won't be receiving any treatment, certainly not without speaking to you about it first.

Managing Pain Due to Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth don't bother everyone, but when they do, they can feel incredibly painful or they can cause infections. Your dentist may decide that the best way to manage the problem is to remove your wisdom teeth. Using a few tips, you can minimise the pain when this happens. Quit Smoking in Advance Quitting smoking ahead of your wisdom teeth removal helps reduce pain in a couple of ways. First, it reduces your risk of infection.

Learn 4 Types of Dentists Available For Your Unique Dental Situation
Dentistry is a broad medical field with different specialties. Each specialty handles specific dental issues. In this article, you'll learn various types of dentists to help you get the right oral services for your dental problem. 1. An Endodontist  Endodontists are also known as root canal experts. If your dentist declares that your tooth's pulp is infected or that the inner part of your tooth is badly damaged, they will refer you to an endodontist.

The Importance of General Dentistry at Every Stage of Life
No matter what stage of life you are in, regular dental checkups are important for maintaining the health of your teeth and gums. From kids to elderly people, everyone can benefit from seeing a general dentist to make sure their oral health is good. Here are specific benefits that general dentistry provides to particular groups. Children Kids should see a dentist for the first time soon after their first tooth erupts.

Why Immediate Dentures Require Modification
Complete dentures are when the dentures replace the entirety of your upper or lower dental arch (which is made up of all the teeth in your upper or lower jaw). There can be a sense of relief when you receive these dentures, which usually happens immediately after the final remaining teeth in a dental arch are lost, often after extraction by a dentist. In the weeks that follow, this sense of relief can be replaced with uncertainty.