Tooth enamel is the hardest and outermost layer of your tooth. Without tooth enamel, dentin, the layer beneath, is exposed. Dentin exposure can lead teeth to have a more yellow appearance. It can also increase your risk for both tooth sensitivity and cavities. While enamel is a necessary component of...
Oral health professionals such as dentists and orthodontists are often the first people to come into contact with those who suffer from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a debilitating condition in which a person stops breathing at numerous intervals throughout the night, resulting in a lack of oxygen in...
Although both a dental hygienist and dental assistant work under a dentist, these are two different job roles. Both are important for how the dental office runs and supporting the dentists at the practice, but there are different tasks, responsibilities, and interactions with patients for each position. So what...
Although your baby’s teeth won’t come in until they’re about six months old, you can start wiping your baby’s gums after each feeding. As your baby’s teeth come in, you can gently brush and floss them to prevent tooth decay and keep them healthy. But at what point should...
An estimated 40 million adults suffer from tooth sensitivity . However, not everyone talks to their dentist about their sensitive teeth. For some people, feeling pain or discomfort when eating very hot, cold, or even sweet or spicy foods seems normal, so they don’t think to talk to their...
Periodontal health, or gum health, plays a significant role in protecting your teeth. Gum tissue covers sensitive tooth roots and helps teeth stay properly anchored in the jaw. Without your gums, teeth would become loose and fall out. In fact, periodontal disease is one of the major causes of...
Eating healthy isn’t just a great way to nourish your body—it also helps deliver key nutrients that can help keep your smile strong! Although, of course, regular oral care and professional teeth cleanings are a must for a healthy smile, diet goes a long way towards protecting your teeth...
When life gets in the way, you may not have as much time to freshen up your smile as you would like. You may even forget to clean your teeth before you leave the house some days! When you need to keep your smile healthy while you’re out and...
Root canal therapy has come a long way since its inception. Experts believe root canals have been attempted for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the 1800s that the practice started to become more refined. Although root canals have a reputation for being painful, today, root canal therapy has...
Dentistry has different specialties where oral healthcare professionals can complete additional education and training to address specific conditions for patients. Although each of the following oral healthcare experts has completed training that would qualify them as a dentist, some have different titles based on their specialties. So what’s the difference...
