The Basics What exactly is Invisalign? Would Invisalign be a great option for you? Let’s find out. What Is Invisalign? An Invisalign treatment is a process of straightening teeth using clear and removable aligners. Invisalign can gradually help you straighten your teeth. You won’t need to add brackets or wires, which you would’ve needed if you had…
The new year is almost here, making it the perfect time to think about what healthy habits you should start including. Don’t forget about your oral health when adding healthy habits to your New Year’s resolutions list. Here are four healthy dental hygiene habits to add to your resolutions list for the new year. Remember to visit…
It’s flu season, which means more people are about to deal with stuffy noses, congestion, fever, and more. Even if you happen to fall sick, that doesn’t mean that you should ignore your oral hygiene. Which leads to the question, how can you maintain good oral health if you’re down with the flu? If you are experiencing…
Ashraf Dentistry weighs in on four tips to protect your smile this holiday. (Source: WebMD, 4 Tips to Protect Your Holiday Smile, by Jodi Helmer, Medically Reviewed by Eric Yabu, DDS, August 19, 2014, https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/holiday-smile ). Jodi Helmer believes that consuming sweets during the festive period does not necessarily mean dental cavities going ahead. Jodi Helmer has…
Experiencing discomfort in your teeth can be annoying, but many people choose not to go to the dentist, despite the pain. They let the pain grow until it becomes a dental emergency. So how do you know it’s time to go to the dentist? What exactly do you do in the event of a dental emergency? …
Everyone knows oral care is essential, but only some take care of their teeth as well as they should. You probably care for your teeth twice every day – during the morning and night. But should you leave your oral care till you’re at home? Or is it something that you should care for on the go?…
Why Do We Experience Teeth Grinding, And What Is Bruxism? There could be several reasons why people grind their teeth. It’s been seen that people with sleep apnea are likely to grind their teeth in their sleep. Some people who suffer from anxiety or depression can also grind their teeth as a way to soothe themselves. If…
Teething can be extremely uncomfortable for your little ones. And so, it is vital to use the correct methods to reduce their uneasiness and soothe them. Generally, babies start developing teeth when they are about six months old. The teething process continues till they reach the age of two years. Teething babies As per pediatric dentistry, a…
Many people frequently crave sugar. Healthcare professionals consider sugar cravings a fundamental cause of unhealthy and unbalanced diets. Why do we crave sugar? There are numerous reasons why people crave sugar. Some of them include the following: Stress Research has shown that long-term stress has a substantial impact on sugar cravings. Eating sugar can give the body…
