Do you know why brushing and flossing your teeth helps protect them from infection and disease? The simple answer would be that daily dental maintenance keeps your mouth clean. The more detailed answer would describe the hordes of bacteria that gather to form dental plaque, then stick to your teeth and gums. Not all of…
Hopefully, you know that maintaining your oral health requires you to diligently brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day. It also requires you to attend your routine dental checkup and cleaning at least every six months. However, not everybody practices their dental hygiene with the same attentiveness, and every one’s oral health…
Last week, we discussed the difference between dental fillings and dental crowns, explaining the dental issues that each addresses. Both can resolve similar problems, but deciding which treatment is the better option determines on the severity of your condition. This is true for any dental issue, and today’s dentistry focuses on offering patients different options,…
Teeth are strong. In fact, their outer layer (tooth enamel) is the strongest material your body produces. Teeth are not, however, indestructible, nor are they immune to disease and infection. Luckily, the field of dentistry has advanced considerably since its humble beginnings (which, so far, have been traced as far back as 7000 BC). Even…
