Mouthwash or mouth rinses are often used by people to eliminate bad breath quickly. Mouthwashes can temporarily relieve bad breath, but they cannot remove the underlying cause of bad breath. Repeatedly using mouthwash to remove bad breath is a sign that a problem exists, like gingivitis, which needs to...
Plaque is a filmy substance that sticks to your teeth. It develops from bacteria, and everyone has bacteria in their mouths. Food particles left behind after brushing allow bacteria to grow and form plaque. Plaque contains acids that can erode tooth enamel and cause cavities. Plaque left on the...
When you realize you want a dentist who focuses on cosmetics, you encounter many claims of dentists who are “tops” or “the best.” Friends and family or newspapers, radio or internet ads don’t really explain how dentists earn “top dentist” or “best dentist” status. Yet, there are...
A cracked or chipped tooth can ruin your smile, and it can also lead to a lost tooth if it isn’t fixed. Tooth enamel is a hard surface, but if a portion of it cracks or breaks due to an injury or from biting down too hard on something,...
Brushing and flossing twice a day is an important part of a system of good oral hygiene, and so is seeing the dentist for checkups twice a year. Professional dental cleanings are also important. You may think that if you brush and floss regularly, you are keeping your teeth...
During a child's early development, it is only natural for them to need to suck on a pacifier. It provides them with much needed comfort, especially while new teeth are coming in. Parents tend to become worried about the use of pacifier and what impact it will have on the long...
If you lose a tooth near the front of your mouth, your reaction is probably to get to a dentist as quickly as possible to have it replaced. If you lose a tooth in the back of your mouth, you may not be in such a hurry to do...
Too much sugar can be bad for your teeth, but it’s not the sugar itself that causes the trouble. When you eat, several things happen in your mouth. Foods contain acids or substances that can create acids. Sugar is problematic because it enables bacteria to grow and produce more...
A glass of red wine can stain your teeth, but it might do more harm than that. Alcohol has a bad effect on your teeth because it is acidic and can wear down tooth enamel. And there’s more. Just like smoking or eating too much sugary candy, drinking too...
Dry heat in our homes causes the humidity levels indoors to drop dramatically, and this can lead to dry skin, and dry lips. The skin on your lips is very thin, which is why it dries so quickly and shows such dramatic effects, usually much more quickly and often...
