It's time to take advantage of some of that dental insurance provided to you by your work. You finally get that much-needed root canal and feel excited to be free of the throbbing pain and discomfort of an infected tooth. You can bite again- worry free! But then, an...
It’s no surprise that calcium is vital for bone health, but did you know that vitamin D may be just as important? Calcium and vitamin D are two crucial factors when it comes to your smile. How can vitamin D and calcium help you keep your smile healthy? Inhibit Tooth...
As you were growing up, you may have been cautioned by your dentist or parents against eating too many sweets as they would rot your teeth. Turns out, this is true, but drinking sweets has just as damaging an effect on teeth, especially soda. How does soda harm your...
The word “bacteria” is generally associated with the word “yuck!” But the truth is that bacteria are some of the most important organisms for our bodies and mouths. Nurturing these good bacteria, rather than just simply trying to “kill” the bad, is vital for a healthy mouth. What do...
The term “invisible braces” usually means braces that are clear. They aren’t really invisible; they are just hard to see from a distance. The closest things to really invisible braces are made of metal and have silver color brackets like ordinary braces. The difference is that they go on...
Should you have your wisdom teeth removed? It depends on a lot of different factors. Healthy teeth are often fine. On the other hand, when these teeth erupt improperly it can cause malocclusion, a sometimes severe dental problem where the upper and lower jaw don’t align properly. Apart from...
An overbite is one of the three malocclusions (underbite, overbite, crossbite) that can lead to problems with chewing and headaches and can degenerate to create additional health issues if left untreated. There are also psychological problems that can develop in people with an overbite. People, especially adults, with overbites are...
If you’ve considered dental crows to cover an unsightly tooth or to help keep a damaged one from further decay, you may have wondered just how durable are dental crowns. The answer: very! You’ll need to properly care for your dental crowns just as you would your normal teeth....
One of the first things that a person notices when they meet someone is their mouth and teeth. It is also the highlight of most photographs, and the picture taker will almost always ask for a smile. Are you embarrassed by the way your teeth or mouth appear? There...
Flossing is a major factor in maintaining good oral hygiene. What can result when a person fails to include this critical practice in their oral care routine? Let’s start with the how the mouth is affected first, and then we will consider other possible consequences for overall health. Consequences of...
