Archive for April, 2008

April 29th, 2008

Signs of Tooth Decay (3/3)

Posted by editor in Dental Health

by mheo soriano

Signs and symptoms of tooth decay
The signs and symptoms of having cavities and tooth decay may vary depending on the severity and location of the cavity. In fact when a cavity or decay is just beginning, you may not have any symptoms at all. It is better to take care of your teeth [...]


April 27th, 2008

Signs of Tooth Decay (2/3)

Posted by editor in Dental Health

by mheo soriano

If cavities are not given proper treatment, they will get larger and the damage on the teeth can become worse enough to cause serious toothache pain, infection, tooth loss and many other complications. It is a non-brainer that a regular visit with your dentist and good brushing and flossing habits go a long [...]


April 22nd, 2008

Signs of Tooth Decay (1/3)

Posted by editor in Dental Health

by mheo soriano

Dental cavities are decayed areas of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. Cavities, or tooth decay, are caused by a combination of factors, including improper oral hygiene and diets that comprises of sugary rich food and drinks.
Around the world, cavities and tooth decay are considered to be one of [...]


April 15th, 2008

Universal Numbering System for Children

Posted by editor in notation

The original system numbers the child’s 20 primary teeth in the same order and places a small letter “d” after each number to show deciduous (primary) teeth. The modified version of the Universal Numbering System for children which is now used by most dentists and insurance companies, however, uses the letters A to T instead [...]


April 10th, 2008

Tips for Proper Tooth Flossing

Posted by editor in Dental Health

by mheo soriano

Flossing for oral health
We all know that a toothbrush you can’t access all the tight spaces between your teeth or the areas under your gum lines with your toothbrush. This can allow plaque to build up, threatening your oral health. Flossing, though, can work around the gaps between teeth to get rid of [...]