Did you know that almost 73 million Americans don’t have dental coverage? Yeah, according to industry statistics, almost 23% of the country doesn’t have dental, and this means these people have to pay out of pocket whenever they need to see the dentist. While that is a startling revelation at best, the worst thing is that even those who do ...

Have you ever wanted to have your own practice or maybe get employed by a respectable hospital? Dentistry is one of the most respected professions on this planet. People go to dentists to take care of their oral health. However before opting a job as a dentist make sure to check your health from Health Estimates. Dentists are also capable ...

Thanks to great strides in the field of dentistry, almost every dental situation now has a solution; several solutions actually, and all you have to do is choose between your options. Two such solutions are fixed dental implant bridges and implant dentures. The trick is in knowing what both these solutions entail and choosing the best one for you. What ...

Tartar, also known as “dental calculus,” is the hard, unsightly stuff that forms on the inside of your teeth thanks to plaque buildup (just when you thought you were done with the headache that is calculus, it follows you into the bathroom)! The thing about tartar is that it can be prevented. It forms when plaque is allowed to build ...

Most of us don’t take proper care of our teeth like the dentist orders. Heck, most of us are probably too far gone to start now (although starting right now could go a long way in helping you rehabilitate the health of your gums). The fact that we don’t brush and floss after every meal or go to the dentist’s ...

Charcoal: who would’ve thought that it could be used to whiten your teeth? So many people now a days are using activated charcoal as toothpaste to clean and improve the appearance of their teeth. It has become so popular that it can be found in supplement pills, face masks, and even toothpaste. Why is this? Because activated charcoal has some ...

Oil pulling is a new and very popular trend of naturally whitening your teeth, freshening your breath, and overall improving your oral health. To do this, people are using liquid coconut oil as a mouthwash. This isn’t a new trend – it can be found in ancient Indian traditions. So, why do people swear by oil pulling? Does it actually ...

Sometimes a smile is described as being able to light up a dark night sky. But does your smile have you wanting to run and hide instead? The idea of removable dentures can be off-putting to some people. Fortunately, some alternatives will permanently fix your smile and functionality. What are Dental Implants? Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are ...

Babies are more than cuteness and slobber. A lot is happening in that small body to help the baby to grow up healthy and strong. Developmental milestones for babies and children are very important. It’s okay if they hit a milestone a bit early or late, or even skip one or two, as long as they meet the major developmental ...

Most people are familiar with toothaches,and whenever this happens, the simplest and often the fastest solution is to call your dentist and make an appointment. But what happens when it’s not your teeth that ache but your gums? Although this isn’t the most talked about oral issue, aching gums are quite common and just like aching teeth, have some minor ...