You can brush and floss your teeth religiously, and teach your children to do the same, and yet still your dental hygiene may be lacking. A toothbrush and dental floss are essential elements for a clean mouth; but much like your systemic health is at its best when you attend regular physical examinations, smiles require…
Let’s face it: everyone wants a beautiful smile. Just a few short decades ago, achieving beautiful teeth was a challenge if you didn’t naturally have them, but that’s no longer the case. Today, it’s easier than ever to alter your smile for the better, but receiving treatment from a top-notch cosmetic dentist is key. Allow…
Unlike a headache, a toothache does not typically resolve itself, and although there are numerous reasons for your tooth to hurt, none of these causes are benign. Even if you were able to ignore the often-debilitating pain of a toothache, the underlying cause of it may lead to the loss of your tooth or more…
Most people can appreciate fresh breath from their own mouths as well as from those around them. Unfortunately, we all experience bad breath occasionally, usually upon waking in the morning. While brushing and flossing your teeth can typically rid your mouth of morning breath, sometimes the offensive odor can linger throughout the day, preventing you…
As a parent, you hope your children enjoy excellent health their entire lives. During their early years, you can help contribute to that by teaching them how to eat right, stay active, and stay vigilant about early warning signs. The same principles apply to helping your children enjoy healthy smiles throughout their lives, and considering…
If you pride yourself in your smile, then chances are that you brush and floss your teeth every day and attend your six-month dental checkups and cleanings. However, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that your diligent dental care may also benefit your physical wellbeing by helping to keep your heart healthy and disease-free.…
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…
