Three Ways Oral Piercings Can Damage Your Oral Health

Oral piercings—like tongue or lip rings—may look cool, but they can cause big problems for your mouth. Here are three ways oral piercings can damage your oral health. They can chip your teeth Both lip or tongue rings can lead to chipped teeth. Biting any hard object can lead to a chipped tooth, and when you have a lip ring, the temptation to play with it and nibble on it can be overwhelming. [Read More]

New to Dentures? Know How to Care for Them

When you decide to get dentures for your teeth that are missing, the first step is to learn how to properly clean them. Dentures will be a financial investment, and you'll need to take steps to make them last as long as possible. If you follow these tips, you should be able to get the most out of them. Schedule a Regular Inspection The teeth in your dentures may be fake, but they still need to be inspected by a dentist just like real teeth. [Read More]

2 Reasons to Work with a Dental-Hygienist Placement Agency

When you first finish your schooling to become a dental hygienist, you are likely going to be ready and raring to go when it comes to starting your first job in your new career. However, depending on where you are looking for a job, it may be a bit more difficult to find one right off the bat. This doesn't mean that there aren't jobs out there and that you are out of luck. [Read More]

Repairing The Damage To Your Teeth After You Kick The Nail-Biting Habit

If you've been a chronic nail biter, chances are your teeth have suffered for it. Thankfully, stopping the habit means that your teeth won't experience any further damage. However, the damage that has already been done should be addressed in order to improve your appearance and to protect the health of your teeth. Read on to learn what you can do to fix up your teeth now that you're no longer biting your nails. [Read More]