You do your best every day to prevent cavities and gum disease through brushing, flossing, and
eating healthy. Right?
The truth is that even if you have all these healthy habits, professional teeth cleanings are still
important. Even the most vigilant of brushers and flossers have plaque in spaces that are just
impossible...
Having a healthy smile is about more than brushing and flossing. While taking care of your teeth certainly does involve brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist, what you eat can have just as much of an effect on your smile as how well you care for it.
By checking your...
Pacifiers certainly have their benefits. Not only can they be comforting to your baby, but they may actually reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), especially if your child uses one while sleeping .
However, pacifiers can also have negative impacts on the growth of your child’s mouth,...
Which Dental Diseases May Be Hereditary?
Just as certain medical conditions can be hereditary, so can certain dental diseases. Each of us
has a unique genetic makeup, and our genes in combination with our environment play a huge
role in what constitutes our everyday health.
When it comes to oral diseases, there are...
A dental implant is a tooth replacement that helps restore the appearance and function of your
teeth. Dental implants are strong, lifelike, and can complete your smile when you having
missing teeth.
The actual implant consists of a small screw that’s inserted into the jaw onto which a dental
crown will be placed....
When children play at home or if they play sports where there is a lot of physical contact, there is a possibility that a tooth could get hit, injured, fractured or knocked out. If this happens, the first thing to do is not panic. Your child will probably be...
Have you ever noticed that after you drink that tall glass of something sweet that your teeth have a hint of the same color? This is because there are some drinks that can stain the teeth more than others. As many of us want to maintain a bright white...
Has it been months or even years since you’ve been to a dentist? Do you want to get back into the healthy routine of getting those exams and making sure your mouth is as healthy as possible? There might be a common reason why you haven’t been to the...
As a parent, you probably know how hard it can be to get your children to brush their teeth. From the time they get up in the morning and eat breakfast to before bed when they need to brush their teeth the most, it is often like pulling teeth...
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...
