http://www.henricksondental.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:32:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Did you know that some chewing gums can be beneficial for your teeth? Chewing gum contains Xylitol, which can greatly reduce bacteria. Gum can also help slow the decaying of teeth. It also relieves stress on sinus due to the constant jaw movement. Next time you're chewing gum, think about ... http://www.henricksondental.com/blog/?p=3121 Tooth Grinding is also known as Bruxism. Many people grind their teeth, whether it is during sleep or when they are stressed. Most grind their teeth without being aware that they are doing it. Some symptoms include aching jaw muscles, damaged teeth, and facial pain. To prevent grinding and damaging your ... http://www.henricksondental.com/blog/?p=3091 At Henrickson Dental, we can provide you with x-rays at your dental visits. Although it is ultimately your choice, we recommend having the x-rays done. X-rays can detect early signs of oral problems, such as horrid plaque that builds up. If we detect problems early enough through the x-rays, we ... http://www.henricksondental.com/blog/?p=3071 Think of some of the things that annoy you most. Is bad breath up there? If you think you have a breath problems, there are ways to fix it. First of all, watch the foods that you eat. Foods such as onions and garlic can really give you nasty breath. ... http://www.henricksondental.com/blog/?p=3051 Flossing is a very important part of your daily oral hygiene. But are you flossing right? Make sure to get around all of the teeth, and be gentle with your gums. Good oral hygiene doesn't only consist of brushing regularly. Be sure to do your flossing, too, for a bright and ... http://www.henricksondental.com/blog/?p=3031 When healthy and strong, wisdom teeth can be valuable to the mouth. However, many times the jaw isn't big enough to hold the wisdom teeth, and they become misaligned or unable to come in. This requires removal. Other times when you may need your wisdom teeth removed is when a ... http://www.henricksondental.com/blog/?p=3011 Candidiasis, also known as Moniliasis or oral thrush, is a fungal infection. It occurs when the yeast Candida albicans reproduce in large numbers. It is most commonly found among denture wearers or people who are very young, elderly, debilitated by disease, or who have a problem with their immune system. Candida ... http://www.henricksondental.com/blog/?p=2821 Leukoplakia is a thick, whitish-color patch that forms on the inside of the cheeks, gums or tongue. They are caused by excess cell growth and are common among people who use tobacco. They can also result from irritations, including a denture that doesn't fit right or constantly chewing the inside ... http://www.henricksondental.com/blog/?p=2801 Cold sores are annoying and painful fluid-filled blisters. They are also called Fever Blisters or Herpes simplex. They often break out around the lips and sometimes under the nose or around the chin. Cold sores can be very contagious. Once a person is infected with primary herpes, the virus stays ... http://www.henricksondental.com/blog/?p=2781 Surely at one time or another, we have all experienced the irritation of canker sores. Canker sores are small ulcers with a white or gray base and a red border. They appear in the mouth and are not contagious. Factors that may increase the likelihood of a canker sore include ... http://www.henricksondental.com/blog/?p=2761