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...
Veneers are great for teeth that are healthy. They can completely change the shape of individual teeth, cover gaps, cracks or lines, and you can choose the shade of your veneers to make your smile whiter or brighter. Veneers are not a restorative procedure, however. If you have teeth...
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...
Bad breath is caused by bacteria that form when food particles are left behind in or between your teeth. In order to permanently eliminate bad breath, the bacteria must be eliminated. Mouthwashes and breath mints only get rid of bad breath temporarily. While it is important to remember that,...
Dental cavities are decayed areas in the surface of a tooth. When a cavity begins to develop, you may not be aware of it. As the cavity continues to develop and enlarges, symptoms may appear to alert you to the fact that something is wrong. Having a cavity repaired...
Many people don't like to floss, but the problem might be that they are using the wrong type of floss. Choosing the right floss can eliminate many of the problems that people encounter while flossing, and make flossing much easier and more pleasant. Incorrectly flossing does not do your...
When food isn't responsible for the strange color of your tongue, it could indicate a serious problem. White tongue A white tongue can be sign of a condition called leukoplakia. This is an excess of cell growth that is not actually dangerous, but sometimes it is a sign of cancer forming....
Canker sores are not as serious, but they can be very painful. Unfortunately, there is no cure for canker sores, but there are remedies to lessen the pain. Cold sores are a form of the herpes virus, and highly contagious. Canker sores are not contagious and are a simple wound,...
Many people pass off a little bleeding as having brushed their teeth too hard, using a toothbrush that’s too stiff or even being caused by something they ate, but bleeding gums are almost always a sign of gum disease. Even if you brush and floss regularly, you can still...
