When foods and beverages high in glucose and other sugars are consumed, bacteria quickly get to work metabolizing these sugars into harmful acids that attack enamel. Some foods and drinks are naturally acidic, adding to the problem. Snacking on sweet or acidic foods throughout the day is especially harmful because these damaging...
The evolution of dental technology over recent years has been notable and life changing. Whereas previous decades have suffered the need of dentures and noticeable gaps in teeth, new technology has revolutionized tooth replacement by creating dental implants for patients in search of the perfect smile. The popularity of implants has grown...
While patients today look for the long term solution and stability provided for their smile by dental implants, they also look for convenience and options to help schedule their appointments within hectic schedules, so a popular treatment option is for 'dental implants in a day.' While only your dental...
Usually, this condition results from a mismatch of teeth and jaws such as large teeth erupting in an undersized jaw. Why does this condition need to be addressed, and what can be done to correct it? The primary reason that most people want to address crowded teeth is because they do not...
Sometimes, a simple teeth cleaning or root canal may not be enough. A full mouth reconstruction simply means that all or most of the teeth are repaired or replaced, and in many cases when different problems exist with a patient’s teeth, several different procedures must be done to complete...
Makers of sugar-free gum often tout the fact that their gum is approved by the American Dental Association, but does this mean that dentists think it’s a good idea to chew sugar-free gum, or just believe that it is the lesser evil of two options? The truth may surprise...
Bad breath is something everybody deals with from time to time. Some people have it all the time- and are completely unaware! Brushing consistently and using mouthwash seems to be a quick fix, but does it really eliminate bad breath, or does it just cover it up? Halitosis, the proper...
When you haven’t been to see a dentist for awhile, there’s a good chance it’s because you are one of the many people who doesn’t like going to the dentist. The good news is that as time passes, dentistry becomes more advanced, and the advancement often means going to...
Dental implants are the best way to replace missing teeth. They are permanent, strong and the closest thing to natural teeth available. For many people, however, full dental implants are not possible due to bone loss. Another type of implant, called All-on-Four, sometimes works for people who can’t get...
Gums that are swollen, excessively red or bleeding are a sign of gingivitis. Gingivitis is the less severe form of gum disease, but if left untreated it can advance to the more severe form, periodontitis. Periodontal or gum disease is common, being caused by poor dental hygiene in some people....
