Sealants: Another Way to Fight Cavities
The most effective way to fight cavities is to floss and brush routinely, but sometimes it can be tough to reach the entire surface of your teeth. This is especially true in the case of our molars, which reside in the deep depths of the mouth and act as a haven for leftover food and […]
What Does Soda Do to Our Teeth?
It’s no surprise that soda is harmful to our health. Heavy consumption of soda can lead to things such as obesity and diabetes. Not only does soda negatively affect our general health, it is also a problem for our dental health. In fact, soda consumption is one of the leading causes of cavities. The reasons […]
Why Do Dentists Use X-Rays?
Dental examinations, even with enhanced lighting and magnification, often do not reveal everything. Large cavities and bone loss from gum disease that start between teeth are revealed at the end of the roots and detected by x-ray. Hollowing out of the inside of a tooth can take place with little or no effect on the […]
How Sugarless Gum Can Help Fight Cavities
If you like chewing gum, we have some good news! The American Dental Association (ADA) has found that chewing sugarless gum following a meal for 20 minutes can actually help keep your teeth protected from cavities. The reason for this is due to the fact that the act of chewing increases saliva. Saliva is our […]
Bad Breath? Another Reason to Floss – Part 1
Bad breath is something that we have all experienced at some point, but, if you are not flossing, you may be experiencing it more than others. To start, flossing each day will help remove bacteria from between your teeth and around the gums that your toothbrush is not able to reach. These bacterias are common […]
Health and Wellness | Unhealthy Food and Poor Dental Health
We have stated this before but is important to remember that your oral health is connected to your overall health and well-being. We want to assist our patients any way we can with their dental health and their general health and wellness. Although sweets may be a treat occasionally, these kinds of foods can result […]
Foods and Beverages That Stain Your Teeth
For individuals looking to keep their teeth sparkly white, good dental hygiene is important. But did you know that certain foods and drinks can stain your teeth? Tooth enamel is the strongest material in the human body, but it is susceptible to residue from darkly pigmented drinks like cola, coffee, and tea. Also, since soda […]
Pediatric Dentistry: Does Your Child Practice Good Dental Hygiene Habits?
Every time you go to the dentist, you are reminded of how important your oral hygiene is. In addition to taking care of your own dental hygiene, if you are a parent, it is important to take care of your child’s oral hygiene. Your child’s oral health is just as important as yours and should […]
Oral Health | Do People Develop More Cavities When They Are Older?
Like many other aspects of our health, our oral health tends to experience a decline with age. Why does this occur? The most common reason why we experience a decline in our oral health is due to a decline in saliva production. Most commonly, we begin to experience more cavities as we grow older. Our […]
Oral Health | Better Defense Against Tooth Decay
Many of my patients, and many of our readers, know how important it is to keep your mouth healthy. To say that your overall health starts with your oral health is no stretch of the imagination. Your mouth is the most common entry point into the body and bacteria and germs take advantage of this. If […]
