Archive for April, 2010
Pulpitis: What’s the Difference Between Reversible Pulpitis and Irreversible Pulpitis?
There are lots of different reasons why you might feel pain coming from your tooth. One of the more common reasons is called pulpitis. Pulpitis is an inflammation of the dental pulp. Dental pulp is the portion of your tooth that has blood vessels and nerves in it. It is the core of your tooth [...]
A Teeth Whitening Scam Company is Facing a Lawsuit
You’ve probably seen their advertisements online. If not, I put some examples to the left. They all go by different names, like Everbrite, Celebrity Smile, Celebrity White Smile, Dentasmile MD, Idol White, Clean Whites, and many more. However, they have one thing in common. They lure the customer in with a “Free Teeth Whitening Trial.” [...]
What to Do When Your Child’s Baby Tooth Gets Knocked Out
What should you do when your child comes to you crying with a bloody mouth and a tooth in their hand? A normal reaction to this scenario is panic. However, if you know what steps to take, you could prevent permanent damage to your child’s teeth. The American Dental Association estimates that by the time [...]
Nine Steps to Take When Your Permanent Tooth Gets Knocked Out of Your Mouth
No matter how careful people are, there always seems to be a way to knock out a tooth. When a tooth gets knocked out, the technical name for this condition is called tooth avulsion. Unfortunately, when a tooth gets knocked out, panic ensues. There may be many people around who “know what to do” and [...]
A Map Comparing Water Fluoridation Levels from 1992 to 2006
Lately, I have been researching water fluoridation a lot. I’m almost obsessed with it. The anti-water-fluoridationists are extremely vocal and passionate. Those who feel that water fluoridation is a good thing have very good arguments. I think I’m still a fence-sitter on this issue. I came across a map showing the levels of water fluoridation [...]
Pain Caused By a High Filling – Why It Happens and How to Fix It
If you’ve ever received a filling at the dentist’s office, you probably vaguely remember the dentist putting a piece of colored paper in your mouth and telling you to bite together. Then, the dentist probably asked, “Does that feel too high?” Since the mouth is generally numbed during a filling, it’s often hard to tell [...]
Six Reasons Why You Should Visit Your Dentist Before Trying to Whiten Your Teeth
Everyone wants white teeth. Let’s face it, a beautiful smile makes almost everyone more attractive! But before you call the number on the latest infomercial at visit the teeth whitening kiosk at your local mall, you may want to visit your dentist. Here are six reasons why: 1. You may have dental problems that you [...]
Why Teeth Whitening Toothpaste Isn’t Making Your Teeth Any Whiter
Many people buy so-called “Teeth Whitening” toothpaste hoping to get whiter teeth. For many people, these toothpastes do not provide whiter teeth. Is this a form of false advertising? Actually, it’s not. The confusion lies in the definition of teeth whitening. Teeth whitening in its strictest sense means to whiten the teeth to their natural [...]
Hi, I'm Tom. I'm currently a 4th year dental student in the USA. I started this blog to help people take better care of their teeth. You can 
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