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Are You Cleaning Your Teeth Too Often?
Everyone knows that brushing your teeth for two minutes two times every day is recommended by most dentists. However, some people like to clean their teeth more often, some after every meal. While cleaning your teeth is, of course, a good thing, is there too much of a good thing when it comes to oral […]
Dental Health Myths: Exposed!
Many people hear the following myths and assume them to be true. Exposing some of these myths could help you to better care for your oral health and to seek treatment you’ve been putting off for a long time. Have you heard of any of the following myths? We’re exposing them! Myth: Professional Teeth Whitening […]
Is Alcohol the Cause of Your Bleeding Gums?
If you’ve been bleeding while brushing occasionally, you could be seeing a symptom of gum disease. Although it doesn’t happen overnight, gum disease begins by causing mild symptoms such as red, puffy, or bleeding gums and can progress to tooth loss! Alcohol has long been considered one of the culprits of gum disease. But how […]
Top Reasons for Necessary Root Canal Treatment
Most people don’t want to hear that they need a root canal. However, root canal therapy has changed dramatically over the years and today, having a root canal procedure isn’t much different than getting a filling. Root canal therapy allows your dentist to save your tooth and avoid the need for a replacement. Why would […]
Top Tips for Reducing Tooth Sensitivity
Sensitive teeth can be extremely frustrating and painful. While some people have mild tooth sensitivity, others have severe discomfort when eating anything too hot, cold, spicy, or even sweet. Tooth sensitivity is typically caused by damage to your tooth enamel—meaning your enamel has been worn away to expose dentin, which is the softer layer underneath. However, sensitive teeth could […]
The Most Common Reasons for Tooth Loss in Adults
Although they can be damaged, your teeth are designed to last your entire life. Unfortunately, tooth loss in adults is relatively common, with many people missing at least one tooth and 26% of adults over the age of 65 having just eight or fewer teeth remaining [1]. There are many factors that can influence tooth […]
Looking to improve your physical health? Start with examining your dental health
When looking at your over all physical health, and wanting to take steps to imrpove your health and to maintain a healthy lifestyle, understanding the importance and connection of your dental health to that goal is key. Years ago, doctors who suspected diabetes would likely not refer their patient to a periodontist, a gum specialist. […]
Can You Prevent Gum Recession?
Gum recession is an uncomfortable condition in which the gum tissue actually begins to pull away from the teeth. You may notice that your teeth look longer, or notice discolored areas between your gumline and your teeth. Receding gums can cause tooth sensitivity, loose teeth, and can affect the appearance of your smile. You can […]
The Dental Diet: How Nutrition Can Enhance Your Dental Health
Your diet directly affects your oral health. Think about it—your mouth is the first thing the food touches in your body! It makes sense that the kinds of foods we eat would be either beneficial or harmful to our smiles. If you’ve wondered which foods are helping and which are hurting, this list is for […]
Root Canal Therapy: It Isn’t What It Used to Be
Getting a root canal done isn’t the same procedure it used to be in the past. People often cringe when they hear about root canals—their reputation for being painful has preceded them! However, it’s important to remember that root canals take away pain, not cause it. Modern technology has made the root canal procedure more […]
How to Make Dental Health Fun for Your Children
Your children’s baby teeth play several important roles. Not only do they help support proper development of their permanent teeth, but they also help your little one to speak and chew properly [1]. While you took good care of your child’s teeth while they were infants and toddlers, as your child grows, more of the […]
Soda Replacements: Which to Grab and Which to Avoid
You know soda’s bad for your teeth—all that sugar, the acidity, the caffeine. You’ve steered your kids to avoid it or to have it only as a special treat. So, you’ve done your job, right? Wrong! Many replacements for soda are just as bad as soda itself. Between the sugar content and the high acidity, […]
What Is Restorative Dentistry, and How Can You Benefit From It?
Restorative dentistry refers to dental procedures that help restore the function of your smile. This is different from cosmetic dentistry, which focuses on procedures primarily designed to improve your appearance. However, restorative dentistry procedures and cosmetic dentistry procedures often overlap, although they can certainly differ. What are some examples of restorative dentistry, and how can […]
Are There Different Types of Gum Disease?
Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is a devastating infection that is actually the leading cause of tooth loss for older adults. There are indeed different types of gum disease, all of which result from similar bacteria and all of which can severely damage your smile. The good news is that all forms of gum […]
Can Dental Implants Provide Added Jaw Stability?
The answer to this common question is most assuredly, yes. Patients are frequently referred to Prosthodontists to “repair” their jaws, after having lost several teeth due to tooth fractures, failure of a root canals, extensive decay, and bone loss from periodontal disease. In some of these cases, the damage to the bone has been quite […]
