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FDA approved a mouthpiece that takes needles away from dental visits. Relief from dental pain without the drugs.

The FDA approved the first cryoanesthetic dental mouthpiece. The new mouthpiece called gumEase makes dental visits a whole lot easier, eliminating the need for shots. It’s big news for the millions people who can’t or don’t wish to use conventional hypodermically delivered anesthesia.

The easy-to-use, disposable device is inserted into the gums for a few minutes. After removal, the anesthetic effect lasts for up to twenty minutes which and can be repeated as needed. Patients can apply them post operatively, and reuse without the side effects, nausea, or impairment of conventional anesthesia. In tests the new gumEase diminishes pain by 90% in just 2 to 3 minutes on average.

Washington—The Food and Drug Administration will require use of a “cancerous lesion on lip” image in cigarette advertising and packaging for its potential to motivate positive behavioral change, influence youth and young adults in particular and inform the public that cigarettes cause oral cancer.

Cosmetic dental care can be costly and is normally not covered under many dental insurance plans. When making the step to have cosmetic dental services choosing the right dentist is very important. You want to make sure the dentist you choose is skilled in cosmetic dentistry.

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry advises that you ask the dentist for the following. Any before and after photos of other patients dental treatments done by the dentist. This is normally provided on the practice website. Ask for references and make sure the dentist can provide proof of continuing education. Another helpful tip is to use review sites such a Yelp, Angie’s List. Google, Yahoo and Facebook are also ways to find out more about the cosmetic dentist in question.

Dental bonding is tooth-colored material which can be used to fill in gaps or change the color of teeth. Dental bonding normally requires only a single office visit. Although dental bonding can lasts several years, it is more susceptible to staining or chipping than other forms of restoration. Bonding can also is be used as a tooth-colored filling for small cavities. Additionally, it can be used to close spaces between teeth or cover the entire outside surface of a tooth to change its color and shape.

Under many dental insurance plans bleaching or teething whitening may not be covered, since many dental insurance plans will not provide benefits for cosmetic services.

Bleaching or teeth whitening can be normally be performed by your dentist in the their office or under dental supervision, at home. Generally your dentist will create a custom mouthpiece to ensure the correct amount of whitening solution is used and that your teeth are properly exposed. Typically, whitening at home takes two to four weeks, depending on the desired shade you wish to achieve. Whitening in the office may call for one or more 45-minute to one-hour visits to your dentist’s office.

As a senior you need to see the dentist some times more then just twice a year for your oral health check ups?  Cavities can be more frequent in seniors for many reason.  Although fluoride is in community water supplies today that was not always the case for some of the older seniors.  Adults are also more likely to have tooth decay around older fillings if not regularly checked by a dentist.

Cavities in the tooth root are more common in seniors due to receding gums lines.  Receding gums exposes more of the tooth root surface to decay.  Seniors also can have dry mouth due to either age or different medications they may have to take.  Dry mouth can lead to a higher risk of tooth decay because without an adequate amount of saliva the acids produced by plaque can not be neutralized

Seniors often put off their dental care needs due to many factors.  Such as not having transportation, No dental insurance, other health issues that keeps them from seeing a dentist and cost for dental services.  However these issues can be address.  There may be some ride care services available for seniors.  By buying dental insurance you can control your cost for dental services to be render.  If there are other health issues keeping you way from a dentist that can be difficult to address.  But many time it is these same health issues that make it even more important to see a dentist regularly.

Flossing after each meal provides the needed preventive dental care in order to maintain healthy teeth and gums. However, flossing correctly is important to receive the maximum benefits.Measure the floss at about an arms length, or approximately 18 inches. Wind each end of the floss around your middle fingers. Grasp 1 to 2 inches of the floss with your index finger and thumb. Then gently glide the floss in between the teeth in a sawing motion.

Angle the floss so it hugs the tooth in a c shape. Gently slide the floss up and down the surface of the tooth making sure it goes slightly below the gum-line. When complete, angle the floss to hug the tooth in the opposite direction, and repeat. As you move on to each set of teeth, you will want to unwind the floss from your fingers, and rewind it so there is a clean section of floss to use. If you are not sure if you are flossing correctly ask your dentist to show you.

Many people may think that is okay to floss infrequently that is better then not flossing. The fact is that it is more beneficial if you floss after every meal. That two to three times a day. Part time flossing does not provide adequate preventive dental care.

Washington—Consumers should forgo sugary drinks and make water their beverage of choice, according to the new dietary guidelines released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The guidelines and a new icon for healthy eating—a colorful plate that gives consumers an easy visual example of how to dish up proper portions for breakfast, lunch and dinner—were unveiled June 2 by First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Dentists routinely caution patients about the over-consumption of soda pop, juice and sports drinks that pack little if any nutritional value and take a toll on teeth.

Now the American Academy of Pediatrics is taking aim at energy and sports drinks, saying that in most cases, kids don’t need them and some products contain substances that can be harmful to children.

In the June issue of Pediatrics, the report’s co-authors point out the differences between sports drinks and energy drinks.

Odds are you may have heard your dentist state just how important flossing is to good dental and oral health. By flossing daily you able to remove food bits that is stuck between your teeth which helps to prevent bacteria from collecting up against your gum line which can cause gum disease, dental decay, and bad breath.

Dental insurance benefits vary depending on the type of dental insurance plan.  When reviewing the benefits of dental insurance especially when selecting a dental insurance plan, keep in mind there are various policy coverage options, dental plan deductibles, co-payments, limitations, restrictions and exclusions.

It is extremely important that you read the list of benefits provided by the dental insurance provider and be sure you are getting a dental insurance plan if that is what you wanted to purchase.

A reminder discount dental plans are not dental insurance plans. A discount plan partners with specific dentists to provide customers with a savings on visits to the dentist office much the same as dental insurance. The downside to discount dental plans is that they are not regulated and you have limited recourse if you experience dental problems.

Question: I recently bought dental insurance,  I had current dental issues that I wanted to take care of,  so I went to the dentist and had my free check up, X-rays and cleaning,  minus my $50.00 deductible.

I was told that I need over $5000.00 worth of dental work but that my policy as a max of $2000.00.  The dental office staff said that I was lucky that I did not have waiting periods but that  a course I will be going over my max limit if I was to get the dental work done. The dental office does not offer a in house payment plan option.  Although I have one credit card I can not afford to put more money on it because making the monthly payments on it is all ready really hard for me to do.

Reply: Your problem is not too uncommon. However there is a easy way to deal with it. Have the dentist work with you and your plan. Do only what is needed the most keeping it under the max limit. Then when your policy rolls over you can do the next needed dental service.

You do not have to have $5000.00 worth of dental work done in one day spread it out over the course of one or two years whatever you can afford. At least this way you will be able to get some dental work done. After all you been waiting this long doing nothing.. What does it matter if it take a little time to get all your teeth fixed when the point is at least you are getting them fixed.

Another option: On this website depending on what state you are in we do provide a Delta Dental PPO plan that has a $3000.00 max limit with no waiting periods but you would want to compare it’s first year benefits to what you currently have to see if it worth making the change for a higher max limitation.

Pediatric dentist in California with Current Dental Insurance. For children under five it may be hard to find a general family dentist that willing to work on younger children. Seeing a Pediatric dentist may be best advise since their office is set up to helping children of younger to preteen ages. If you have current dental insurance you will want to check to see if Pediatric dentist are covered under your plan. Some dental plans may provide benefits but at the specialist coverage’s. Other dental plans may be in network only plan therefore you want to make sure your plan as Pediatric dentist in their network.

A good way in getting your child use to going to the dentist. One way to show your child that going to the dentist is a good experience is by taking them with you when you go to your dentist for a dental check up. Ask your dentist if it is okay for your child to watch you have your dental check up.  That way your child can become familiar with the dental process of having a check up but also seeing mom or dad having their check up and seeing how easy one is will make the process for them much easier as well.

It can be hard to know just when to add a new born to a current dental insurance plan. Unlike many major medical plans your baby is added at time of birth with dental you have to make sure to add your child normally during open enrollment. For some that time period may seem to soon as their baby may not have teeth at that time. However it is better to add your child to your dental plan sooner then waiting another year. The ADA advises a child should see a dentist at the time they cut their first tooth (a baby first tooth cuts in around 6 – 8 months) but no later then their first birthday.

A child pediatrician will check babies eyes at their regular doctor visits. Which is generally covered under your major medical (however you should refer to your own policy terms and conditions to confirm that). Vision insurance may be needed for a child if advise by your baby pediatrician (say if glasses are needed) For dental a child should have dental insurance before their first birthday. The ADA advises that a child should see a dentist at the time they cut their first tooth, but no later then their first birthday. Dental care starts even before teeth come in so having insurance will help with the cost of seeing a dentist.

Question: I had all my wisdom teeth pulled two days ago.  It was just terrible and I still in pain.  I still also bleed.  Not all the time but I can taste blood in my month from the extraction site and it make me sick.  When will the bleeding stop and how long until I start to feel better? 

Answer: You may have light bleeding for a week or two but if it is heavy bleeding it would be a good idea to see or talk to the dentist about it.  Just make sure to take care of your extractions as advised by the dentist and the healing process will go better for you. 

Question: I just had seven band and brackets put on in the back teeth and I have to have rubber bands on all the time except for when I am eating.  I just got this done today and I am in a great deal of pain still.  What can I do to relieve some of the soreness with having braces

Answer:  Having some pain after getting dental braces is common.  Any over the counter pain pills like Advil, Tylenol  etc.  should help ease any pain  you are having 

Researchers at the University of Leeds have discovered a pain-free way of tackling dental decay that reverses the damage of acid attack and re-builds teeth as new. Researchers at the University of Leeds who have developed a revolutionary new way to treat the first signs of tooth decay. Their solution is to arm dentists with a peptide-based fluid that is literally painted onto the tooth’s surface. The peptide technology is based on knowledge of how the tooth forms in the first place and stimulates regeneration of the tooth defect.